Medal commemorating the Coronation of George VI and the opening of the National Maritime Museum both in 1937

Medal commemorating the Coronation of George VI and the opening of the National Maritime Museum, both in 1937. Obverse: Busts of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth conjoined, both crowned, in coronation robes (left). Legend: 'CORONATION OF KING GEORGE VI & QUEEN ELIZABETH'. Inscription: '12 MAY 1937'. Reverse: View of the Queen's House. Legend: 'QUEEN'S HOUSE'. Exergue: 'THE NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM OPENED BY HIS MAJESTY KING GEORGE VI 27TH APRIL 1937'.

Object Details

ID: MEC2109
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Spink & Son Ltd
Events: Coronation of King George VI, 1937; Opening of the National Maritime Museum, 1937
Date made: 1937
People: Queen Elizabeth, Consort of George VI; King George VI King George VI Spink & Son Ltd
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 57 mm