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'.
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Object Details
ID: | MEC2109 |
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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 |