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George V and Queen Mary Silver Jubilee

Medal
1935 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This medal was issued to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of King George V and Queen Mary on May 6th, 1935.
It is made by the medallist John Hull Grundy, in 1935.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleGeorge V and Queen Mary Silver Jubilee (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Alloy
Brief description
Medal, alloy, Commemoration medal of Silver Jubilee of King George and Queen Mary, by John Hull Grundy, English, 1935
Physical description
Obverse: Heads of King George and Queen Mary left facing. Inscription.
Reverse: Depicts coat of arms surrounded by laurel leaves. A scroll is inscribed.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 3.8cm
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'KING GEORGE V QUEEN MARY' (obverse)
  • 'ASCENDED TO THRONE 6th MAY 1910 / TO COMMEMORATE THE / SILVER JUBILEE / OF / KING GEORGE V / AND / QUEEN MARY / MAY 6TH 1935' (reverse on a scroll)
Object history
Given by Mrs. John Hull Grundy, in 1978.
Historical context
Issued to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of King George V and Queen Mary on May 6th, 1935.
Subjects depicted
Summary
This medal was issued to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of King George V and Queen Mary on May 6th, 1935.
It is made by the medallist John Hull Grundy, in 1935.
Collection
Accession number
A.11-1978

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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