Edward VIII Coronation Medal
Medal
1937 (made)
1937 (made)
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| Place of origin |
This medal was isued for the event of King Edwards (1894-1972) Coronation, on May 12th 1937. It is made by John Hull Grundy (1907-1984 ), who also donated the medal to the museum in 1978.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Edward VIII Coronation Medal (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Alloy |
| Brief description | Medal, alloy, Commemoration of King Edward VIII Coronation on May 12th 1937, by John Hull Grundy, English, 1937 |
| Physical description | Obverse: head of Edward VIII right facing with an uncrowned head. Inscription. Reverse: A shield. Stamped and inscribed. |
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| Object history | Given by Professor John Hull Grundy and Mrs. Ann Hull Grundy, in 1978. |
| Historical context | Issued for the event of King Edwards Coronation, on May 12th 1937. |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Summary | This medal was isued for the event of King Edwards (1894-1972) Coronation, on May 12th 1937. It is made by John Hull Grundy (1907-1984 ), who also donated the medal to the museum in 1978. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | A.9-1978 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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