Edward VIII Coronation Medal
Medal
1937 (made)
1937 (made)
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This medal was issued to commemorate the Coronation of King Edward VIII on 12th May 1937 at Westminster Abbey.
It was made by the medallist John Hull Grundy (1907-1984), who also donated the medal to the Museum in 1978.
It was made by the medallist John Hull Grundy (1907-1984), who also donated the medal to the Museum in 1978.
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Title | Edward VIII Coronation Medal (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Alloy |
Brief description | Medal, alloy, Commemoration of Coronation of King Edward VIII, by John Hull Grundy, English, 1937 |
Physical description | Obverse: King Edward VIII crowned right facing in ceremonial dress. Inscription. Reverse: A shield with leafing on each side. Inscription. |
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Object history | Given by Professor John Hull Grundy and Mrs. Ann Hull Grundy, in 1978. |
Historical context | This medal was issued to commemorate the Coronation of King Edward VIII on 12th May 1937 at Westminster Abbey. |
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Summary | This medal was issued to commemorate the Coronation of King Edward VIII on 12th May 1937 at Westminster Abbey. It was made by the medallist John Hull Grundy (1907-1984), who also donated the medal to the Museum in 1978. |
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Accession number | A.10-1978 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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