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British Empire Exhibition London 1924'

Medal
1924 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Obverse: Crowned and draped bust of George V, facing left. Inscription. Reverse: British lion sejant left before the exhibition buildings. Inscription.

Object details

Category
Object type
TitleBritish 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.
Dimensions
  • Depth: 2mm
  • Diameter: 50mm
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.
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
WE.3182-2014

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Record createdSeptember 19, 2024
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