British Empire Exhibition London 1924'
Medal
1924 (made)
1924 (made)
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Obverse: Crowned and draped bust of George V, facing left. Inscription. Reverse: British lion sejant left before the exhibition buildings. Inscription.
Object details
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| Title | British Empire Exhibition London 1924' (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | bronze |
| Brief description | Medal, 'British Empire Exhibition London 1924', bronze, obverse by Bertram Mackennal, reverse by Percy Metcalfe, London, 1924 |
| Physical description | Obverse: Crowned and draped bust of George V, facing left. Inscription. Reverse: British lion sejant left before the exhibition buildings. Inscription. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | GEORGIVS V BRITT: OMN: REX ET IND: IMP:' (obverse)
'BRITISH EMPIRE / EXHIBITION / 1924' (reverse, exergue) |
| Credit line | V&A Wedgwood Collection. Presented by Art Fund with major support from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, private donations and a public appeal. |
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| Accession number | WE.3182-2014 |
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| Record created | September 19, 2024 |
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