Refer James Clarence WATT, Cat No 3554.2 for his service history..1) King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Coronation Medallion. Dated 12.5.1937 with red / white / blue ribbon. .2) Silver medallion with man holding staff & supporting a child on his shoulder. Silver hanging chain attached.medallions, coronation, memorabilia

Flags produced throughout the British Empire to commemorate the Coronation of Elizabeth II.Souvenir coronation flag issued to celebrate the coronation of Elizabeth II. The portrait of the new Queen is surrounded by four flags, including that of Australia (the Red Ensign), superimposed on a Union Jack.flags, coronation - memorabilia, queen elizabeth ii

This souvenir cup of the Coronation of King George VI of England in 1937 was the official design of the British Pottery Manufacturers Federation. Good quality souvenirs such as this one sold well in Australia in the Coronation year and are collected still today. The Coronation was held in Westminster Abbey in London on 12th May 1937 following the abdication of King George’s brother, Edward VIII, in December 1936. The Coronation was celebrated with the issue of medals, coins, stamps, official and unofficial gatherings and the production of memorabilia. The Coronation was the first to be filmed and broadcast on radio and the first to feature an outside television broadcast. This souvenir cup is of interest as an example of the type of souvenir sold in Australia in 1937 to commemorate the Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth of England. It is an attractive item and will be useful for display. This is a souvenir cup issued for the coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in May 1937. It is made of white china with the body of the cup tapering slightly to the top rim. One side of the cup features a colour image of a crown, a wreath and the initials ‘G’ and ‘E’ and the other side has a colour image of King George and Queen Elizabeth, with a crown on top and encircled by leaves and acorns from an oak tree. The names of the king and queen are printed around the rim of the cup and there are other phrases in French around and under the images of the couple. ‘Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth May 1937’ ‘Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense’ ‘Dieu et Mon Droit’ coronation of king george vi and queen elizabeth of england, history of warrnambool

These medallions, which belonged to Mervyn Thomas, were given in celebration of the 1953 Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. Coronation authorities in the United Kingdom decided on a total number to be produced, then allocated a proportion to each of the Commonwealth countries and Crown dependencies and other possessions of the Crown. The award of the medals was then at the discretion of the government of each territory, which was left free to decide who was to be awarded a medal and why. This medallion is specific to the town of Castlemaine in Victoria which is noted on the Service Record of Mervyn Thomas.Two matching circular medallions with wire at top.Front: THE TOWN OF CASTLEMAINE / VIS NON TERRA SEO DEU EST Back: Effigy of Queen Elizabeth with crown facing right. Border reads: CORONATION OF QUEEN ELIZABETH II / 2ND JUNE 1953mervyn hutchins collection, queen elizabeth ii, coronation, 1953, castlemaine

It is possible as they have an image of a Kangaroo and Victoria, they may have been produced in Australia.1.,2.,3. British Coronation medallions, copper colours, circular, two have section at top for small chain/other. Rear faces of all are the same with two figures and shield in centre. Image of Kangaroo over figures is quite small. Front face; 1. has image of King George V and Queen Mary. 2. Front face has King George V1 and Queen Elizabeth.1. Front Face "King George V, Queen Mary"- rear has "To Commemorate their Majestic Coronation, June 22, 1911". "Victoria - Peace & Prosperity". 2. & 3. Front has "King George V1 Queen Elizabeth", rear has "To commemorate their Majestic Coronation, May 12th 1937/ "Victoria - Peace & Prosperity."coronation, medallions, 1911, 1937

Item relates to Gilbert Turner MM, No 1410 45th Batt AIF. Refer Cat No 1038 for his service detailsCopper medallion struck to mark the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. Front has the image of the Queen, rear has the Australian Coat of Arms.Embossed front and rear Front: "Queen Elizabeth II" Rear, dated "June 1953"medallion, coronation, queen elizabeth

A booklet commemorating the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II which was held 2 June 1953. The booklet goes through the history of Coronations in England, detailing the church (Westminster Abbey; includes drawn black and white picture), the Coronation Regalia and the meaning of each piece (photographed in colour), the coronation itinerary and the route to and from Westminster Abbey on the back cover. There is also a black and white photo of Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip and their children Prince Charles (now Charles III) and Princess Anne. The front cover shows a printed copy of colour drawing containing Buckingham Palace in the background and the Royal Standard of the United Kingdom in the foreground."A Coronation Booklet Presented to Young People Empire Youth Sunday 3rd May 1953, 1953" 16 page booklet printed on glossy paper. Cover printed and select images printed in colour. Internal pages and back cover contain text and some images printed black and white.Inscription on the first page reading 53. and $4- Original archive number/sticker on back cover - crossed outqueen elizabeth ii, coronation of queen elizabeth ii, buckingham palace, westminster abbey

Produced in preparation for the visit of the Duchess and Duke of Edinburgh. King George VI and Queen Elizabeth were scheduled to tour Australia along with Princess Margaret. Their tour was cancelled November 1951 due to the King's health and replaced with scheduled tour for the Duchess and Duke of Edinburgh, scheduled for Early 1952. The card was produced to commemorate the visit, but the tour was cancelled after the death of King George VI in February of 1952. Folded A5 card commemorating the Duchess and Duke of Edinburgh's visit to Australia in 1952. Printed in colour, the card contains the Coat of arms of the United Kingdom on the front cover, images of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth on their coronation day in 1937, and a family portrait of then Princess Elizabeth, Prince Philip, Prince Charles and Princess Ann (date unknown). On the back cover are the hand drawn coat of arms of Australia, and that of each of the states and territories. king geroge vi, australia, royal visit, queen elizabeth ii, duke of edinburgh, royal tour

Object. Token. To commemorate their Majesties Coronation of King George V and Queen Mary, 22 June 1911, Victoria. Peace and Prosperity under Coat of Arms. Images of both on back of Token.numismatics, tokens, king george v & queen mary

Metal plate commemorating the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth in 1953. Plate is edged in red with gold embellishment. Image of Queen Elizabeth in centre of plate.Portland Ware, made in England. The Metal Box Company Limited. H.R.H The Duke of Edinburgh.prince phillip, coronation 1953, plate

Honi soit qui mal y pense is a maxim in the Anglo-Norman language, a dialect of Old Norman French spoken by the medieval ruling class in England, meaning "shamed be whoever thinks ill of it", usually translated as "shame on anyone who thinks evil of it". Wikipedia. Dieu et mon droit, which means 'God and my right', is the motto of the monarch of the United Kingdom. It appears on a scroll beneath the shield of the version of the coat of arms of the United Kingdom. WikipediaCoffee Mug with portrait of Queen Elizabeth II in center framed in blue with Honi- Soit- Qui -Mal -Y -Pense in border and crown on top. Thistle, clover and red flower either side. Dieu - Et - Mon -Droit in garland along bottom. On Back E II R with Crown in Centre- The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II - June 2nd 1953. Gold gilding on rim of mug Empire England 1 53 coronation queen elizabeth ii, june 2nd 1953, queen elizabeth ii

George VI (Albert Frederick Arthur George; 14 December 1895 – 6 February 1952) was King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth from 11 December 1936 until his death on 6 February 1952. He was also the last Emperor of India from 1936 until the British Raj was dissolved in August 1947, and the first head of the Commonwealth following the London Declaration of 1949, He married Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon in 1923, and they had two daughters, Elizabeth and Margaret. KEELE STREET POTTERY (K.S.P) CO. LTD 1915–1958 Earthenware manufacturer at Keele St, Tunstall (to c.1958) and then at Meir Airport, Longton, as part of the Staffordshire Potteries Group.Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth c.1937 Commemorative Ceramic Mug. Individual Photo of King George and Queen Elizabeth surrounded by yellow wreath. 2 Flags either side. Crown in center of photos and G and E either side of Crown. Gold embossing on lip of mug. Writing at bottom of transfer is missing.KSP C England on basecoronation 1936, king george vi

Unlike regular postage stamps, Cinderella stamps were privately produced and had could not be used for postage. They were produced for a number of reasons:- 1. as souvenirs of a specific event, 2. as promotional tools either for a business our tourism, 3. to raise funds for a particular project. Ref. Stanley Gibbons philately Card by the City of Plymouth for the 1953 Coronation. The card has the logo of E.R. II on the front. Inside a strip of 10 Cinderella stamps showing Plymouth old and new. The designs are: Sir Franci Drake and the Golden Hind, H.M.S. Vanguard, Winstanley's Lighthouse, Smeaton Tower, Mayflower, Ile de France, Elizabethan House 32 New Street, Old Town Street, Buckland Abbey and Royal Parade. The Coronation seals have been issued by the Port of Plymouth junior Chamber of Commerce and the proceeds are in aid of the following charities: the Lord Mayor's Christmas fund, the Patient's Voluntary Welfare fund and the Plymouth Council of Social Service. Price: sixpence.From Kitty 4 Efford Crescent, Plymouth1953 coronation, city of plymouth, cinderella stamps

Recent copies made by Big W and donated by Mrs. Judy Taylor nee Wright to Society on 17 June 2013Souvenir of debutante ball including a list of debutantes and a photo of junior attendants Two copies of souvenir one of which is laminated|Attendants Flower Girls Janice Pengelly Judith Wright|Page Boys john Wentworth Raymond Howard|Heralds Anne Sullivan Margaret Felderst. marks church, church, anderson road, sunshine

The medal was issued in 1953 to commemorate the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. A total of 129,051 medals were struck and presented as personal souvenirs to government officials, military personnel, and Royal Household members throughout the Commonwealth. Of these, 11,561 were allocated to Australians. This medal was presented to WH Greaves, who at the time was the Town Clerk of the City of St Kilda.A silver medal featuring a crowned effigy of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the collar of the Garter and Badge of the Bath. On the reverse is the Royal Cypher EIIR, surmounted by a large crown. Around the rim are the inscribed words 'QUEEN ELIZABETH II CROWNED 2ND JUNE 1953'. The medal is swing mounted on a red ribbon with two narrow blue stripes in the centre and a narrow white stripe at each edge. It is presented in a red cardboard box that has been stamped in black ink with an image of the crown, the Royal Cypher of Queen Elizabeth II, the year 1953, and the words 'CORONATION MEDAL'.wh greaves collection, queen elizabeth ii, queen elizabeth ii coronation

The King George VI Coronation Medal was issued in 1937 to commemorate the coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. A total of 90,279 medals were struck and presented as personal souvenirs to government officials, military personnel, and Royal Household members throughout the Commonwealth. Of these, 6,887 were allocated to Australians. This medal was presented to WH Greaves, who as at the time the Town Clerk of the City of St Kilda.A silver medal featuring the crowned effigies of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth facing left. On the reverse is the Royal Cypher GRI above the date of the coronation, surmounted by a large crown. Around the rim are the inscribed words 'GEORGE VI QVEEN ELIZABETH'. The medal is swing mounted on a blue ribbon with a narrow red stripe between two narrow white stripes at each edge. It is presented in a red cardboard box that has been stamped in black ink with an image of the crown, the Royal Cypher of King George VI and the words 'CORONATION MEDAL'.On the reverse: 'CROWNED 12 MAY 1937' 'GEORGE VI QVEEN ELIZABETH'. wh greaves collection

The coronation of George VI and his wife, Elizabeth, as King and queen of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth, Emperor and Empress of India took place at Westminster Abbey, London, on Wednesday 12 May 1937. George VI ascended the throne upon the abdication of his brother, Edward VIII, on 11 December 1936, three days before his 41st birthday. Edward's coronation had been planned for 12 May and it was decided to continue with his brother and sister-in-law's coronation on the same date.This item is significant because it records an important event in the British Royal Family, a vital part of the hereditary of many Wodonga residents. Queen Elizabeth became the official head of the Government of Australia at that time.A tin tea caddy featuring images of King George VI and his wife Queen Elizabeth on the occasion of their coronation. It also included photos of Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret. A calendar is built into the side with three metal wheels to adjust the date. The lid and back are covered with a brown and beige leaf pattern.May 12 the Coronation 1937 King George VI Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret Rosebritish royal family, coronation of king george vi

The coronation of Elizabeth II as Queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms took place on 2 June 1953 at Westminster Abbey in London. Elizabeth acceded to the throne at the age of 25 upon the death of her father, George VI, on 6 February 1952. It was the first British coronation to be fully televised around the world. Celebrations took place around the world and a wide array of memorabilia was produced. Items ranged from mass-produced ceramics (mugs, plates, teasets) by firms like Doulton to official, limited-edition souvenirs. Commemorative items also included spoons, tins, flags and money boxes such as this item produced by Bester's Sweets Company in England and in Melbourne, Victoria.This item is significant because it records an important event in the British Royal Family, a vital part of the hereditary of many Wodonga residents. Queen Elizabeth became the official head of the Government of Australia at that time.Rectangular money box with light yellow background and a different illustration and inscription on each side. On one side is Queen Elizabeth with Prince Charles. They are framed by a window. She is wearing a light blue suit with a brooch on the lapel and a string of pearls around her neck. A more formal image of the Queen is on the opposite side. She is wearing a tiara and a white fur and is holding a large bunch of flowers. The background is brown. Both side panels are inscribed. Side 1 - "THE ROYAL LINE / SAXON / NORMAN / PLANTAGENET / TUDOR / STUART / HANOVER / SAXE-COBURG AND GOTHA / WINDSOR / ELIZABETH II" Side 2 - EIIR / BORN/ April 21st, 1926 / MARRIED / November 20th, 1947 / ACCESSION TO THRONE / February 6th, 1952 / CORONATION / June 2nd, 1953" One base - Bester's Sweetscoronation of queen elizabeth ii, british royal family, royal memorabilia

This badge features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, Princess Elizabeth and King George VI. The date is uncertain but it may have been created prior to Princess Elizabeth's tour to Africa in 1952. Whilst on this tour to represent her father, King George passed away and Princess Elizabeth ascended to the throne while staying at the Treetops Hotel in Kenya. Her official coronation took place in London on 2 June 1953. King George VI reigned from 11 December 1936, upon the abdication of Edward VIII, until his death in 1952. Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, born Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon in 1900, passed away on 30 March 2002 at Royal Lodge, Windsor, Berkshire, England.This item is significant because it is a rare photo of the Royal Family.An oval shaped badge featuring a coloured portrait of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, Queen Elizabeth II, and King George VI. It has a small pin and a plastice stand attached to the back so it could be pinned to clothing or stand upright.british royal family, royal memorabilia

Yellow plastic cup - souvenir of Queen Elizabeth II Coronation in June 1953civic mementoes, royal souvenirs

This commemorative medal was distributed to Victorian school children to celebrate the coronation of King George VI in 1937. It was often issued with a patriotic red, white and blue ribbon. King George VI became king unexpectedly because his older brother, Edward VIII, abdicated the throne in December 1936. As the Duke and Duchess of York , King George VI and Queen Elizabeth had visited Australia and New Zealand in 1927 primarily to open the provisional Parliament House in Canberra. Their tour also served as a show of gratitude for the sacrifices made by the Dominions during World War I and to strengthen ties between Australia and the British Empire. Part of their journey from Canberra to Melbourne was onboard the Royal Train which travelled through Wodonga and was reported in the Argus. Argus, Wednesday 11 May 1927, page 19 "The Royal train will leave Albury, according to the railway time table arrangements at 9.54 a.m. and Wodonga at 9.20. Principal towns on the route to Melbourne will be passed as follows:- Wangaratta 10.10; Benalla 11.16; Seymour 12.45; and Spencer street 2.50. From Albury the Sydney express which leaves at 20 minutes past 8 o'clock will be used as the pilot train for the Royal train."This medal is significant because it represents the Coronation of King George VI which was of importance to the majority of Wodonga residents. His Majesty had paseed through Wodonga by train in 1927.A gilt brass, double-sided, circular medal struck to celebrate the Coronation of King George VI & Queen Elizabeth on 12th May 1937. The obverse features the conjoined crowned portraits of the King and Queen facing left. The centre of the reverse displays the official Coat of Arms of the State of Victoria with the word 'VICTORIA' above and the motto 'PEACE AND PROSPERITY' below. There is an attached metal loop and split ring at the top edge. A ribbon would have been inserted through the ring to enable it to be hung or worn. On the obverse side: 'KING GEORGE VI & QUEEN ELIZABETH' around the upper circumference of the medal. The maker's details appear at the bottom. On the reverse: Around the edge of the medal 'TO COMMEMORATE THEIR MAJESTIES' CORONATION MAY 12TH 1937'.coronation of king george vi, royal memorabilia