OBJECT TITLE / NAME

Coronation Medal George VI 1937 and Queen Victoria

DATE1936

MEDIAObject

CREATORStokes & Sons, Melbourne

COLLECTIONRye Historical Society

REG NO.Ob 217

HISTORY

Object given to school children in Victoria in 1937

DESCRIPTION

Metal medal with eyelet for chain. Top - effigies of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth (both crowned). Bottom - Victorian Coat of Arms. Around edge the words: TO COMMEMORATE THEIR MAJESTIES’ CORONATION MAY 12TH 1937.

SUBJECTS

Coronation Celebrations, Medals, Schools

KEYWORDS

Coronation Celebrations, Coronation Day 1937, Medals, Schools