OBJECT TITLE / NAME

Badge

MEDIAObject

COLLECTIONHastings-Western Port Historical Society

REG NO.4.33

HISTORY

Made for the coronation of King George V in 1911. This badge was one of a collection of badges and medals collected by Mrs May Cochran and consists mainly of memorabilia associated with the Great War (W.W.I) and commemorative events in the early twentieth century history of Australia and Victoria.

DESCRIPTION

Brass badge in the shape of the letters G and R intertwined with the Roman numeral V in between and a crown on top. The badge is on a stick pin, and pinned to two pieces of ribbon, one purple, one black.

SUBJECTS

Coronation celebrations, Numismatics, Official events

KEYWORDS

Cochran, May, Coronation of King George V, 1911, King George V