Medallion commemorating the coronation of King George VI
- Description
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After the abdication of Edward VIII in 1936, George VI unexpectedly became king. In 1937 George was coronated. To mark this event the Mayor of Bridgwater, F J Reed, issued this commemorative medallion.
- Accession Loan No.
- TTNCM : 86/2003/4
- Collection Class
- Domestic & Social Life
- Common Name
- medallion commemorating the coronation of King George VI
- Simple Name
- medallion
- Period Classification
- Modern (AD 1800-Present)
- Production Date
- 1937
- Material
- metal, aluminium
- Inscription / Transcription
- obverse: CORONATION OF KING GEORGE ... / cojoined busts L.; reverse: .. BRIDGWATER ... F.J.REED J.P.C.C. MAYOR / arms of Bridgwater