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

Object. Brass coloured metal medal with suspension ring attached at crest. Obverse: Overlapping profiles of King George V and Queen Mary. Around the edges '' KING GEORGE V & QUEEN MARY''. Reverse: In centre State of Victoria Coat of Arms. Around the edge ''To COMMEMORATE THEIR MAJESTIES CORONATION JUNE 22 1911''.numismatics, medals - commemorative, coronation medal

John Stanistreet collection.Coronation Medal - round silver coloured crown & print & on reverse Queen Elizabeth II head in relief. Red, blue & white ribbon.numismatics - medals - commemorative, the queen, coronation

Celebration of coronation of George V1QLD Coronation Celebrations Medal 12th May 1937On the front is relief of King George V1 and Queen Elizabeth, the other has sheath around the edge with a gathered bands with a Maltese Cross in the centre. The inscription Queensland Coronation Celebrations 12th May 1937medal, commemoration, george v1, queensland

These medals were mass produced for the coronation of King George V & Queen Mary which took place on the 6th July 1911. George was the son of King Edward V11 & Princess Alexandra.Commemoration of the coronation of King George V & Queen Mary in 1911A round silver plated medal with KING GEORGE V & QUEEN MARY on the front, on the back is the British Monarchy "Coat of Arms", attached is also a red, white & blue, small ribbon. On the front is the heads of KING GEORGE V & QUEEN MARY along with their names, on the back is the British Monarchy "Coat of Arms", with a crown above it, surrounded by the words "TO COMMEMORATE THEIR MAJESTIES CORONATION. JUNE 22. 1911".medal, queen mary, 1911, king george v

Edward V11 Coronation Medal: Heart shaped medallion with crown above, issued by the city of Bendigo. On the front is inscribed ''30 June 1902'' above the Bendigo coat of Arms with City Of Bendigo'. Underneath is ' J.R. Hoskins Mayor'' On the back is a picture of the King and Queen which is inscribed Edward V111 and Alexandra, Crowned 26th June 1902'. Box 625numismatics, medals - commemorative, edward v111 coronation 20 june 1902. j>r> hoskins mayor bendigo.

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

Commemorative medallionsmediumRound commemorative medals x 4. a) Silver coloured medal with a with Red, white and blue ribbon. b) Bronze coloured medal. No ribbon c) Bronze " " with a red, white and blue ribbon d) Silver " " . No ribbon a) Front:- Centenary of Melbourne. 1932. Man looking at city skyline. 1835. Back:- Centenary of Victoria. 1934. Sailing ship/shoreline. 1834 b) Front:- Borough & Shire of Colac. Coat of Arms surrounded by wreath and crossed swords. Back:- Peace and Victory. Surrounded by a wreath c) Front:- King George VI & Queen Elizabeth. Portraits of King and Queen Back:- To Commemorate their Majesties' Coronation d) Front:- Man with a sword on a map of Australia. 1945 Back:- Map

The medal was awarded to the Royal Family, Government Officials and members of the Navy, Army and Airforce, Police in Britain, her Colonies and Dominions.Coronation Medal. Silver medal, conjoined effigies of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. Garter blue ribbon with white band and red band.passchendaele barracks trust, pbt719, coronation medal

Medal struck on a shield-shaped flan with a crown and loop at the top. The coronation of Edward VII in 1902 prompted major celebrations in Australia. This medal probably issued to school children in Victoria. Over 40 different medals were produced in Victoria.Obverse: At centre, within line circle conjoined busts of Edward VII and Queen Alexandra; Around: EDWARD VII AND ALEXANDRA; Below: CROWNED 26 JUNE 1902. Reverse: Above: Small rising sun emblem, EDWARD VII / KING AND EMPEROR / ACCESSION 22.1.1901 / CORONATION 26 JUNE 1902. GOD SAVE THE KING / AUSTRALIAN. Around below: COMMONWEALTH CELEBRATIONS.coronation 1902, commemorative medal, edward vii and alexandra

White fought at the Battle of Charasiab and at the Battle of Kandahar in the Second Anglo-Afghan War. For his actions he was awarded the Victoria Cross in 1879. White became commander of the forces in Natal in 1899 at the opening of the Second Boer War and fought at the Battle of Elandslaagte. He withdrew to Ladysmith where he took command of the garrison during the Siege of Ladysmith. When his position there became untenable he was instructed by General Sir Redvers Buller to destroy the guns and surrender the garrison on the best terms he could. White insisted on staying and held out for another four months before being relieved in February 1900. For this he was appointed a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George. Earlier he had been made Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order. In 1903 he was promoted to Field Marshall. White received many awards for his service to his country. They include the Victoria Cross (1879); Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire (1893); Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath (1897); Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Star of India (1898); Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George (1900); Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order (1900); Order of Merit (1905). He also received the Indian Mutiny Medal; Afghanistan Medal; Kabul to Kandahar Star; Egypt Medal (1885); India General Service Medal (1885-87); Queen's South Africa Medal - Defence of Ladysmith; Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee Medal; King Edward VII Coronation Medal; King George V Coronation Medal; Khedive's Star. Sir George Stuart White's medal and honours are displayed at the Gordon Highlanders Museum. Individual image from photographed poster of tobacco and cigarette cards.george stuart white, battle of charasiab, battle of kandahar, second anglo-afghan war, victoria cross, natal, second boer war, battle of elandslaagte, kadysmith, siege of ladysmith, general sir redvers buller, knight grand cross of the order of st michael and st george, knight grand cross of the royal victorian order, field marshall, knight grand commander of the order of the indian empire, order of merit, indian mutiny medal, afghanistan medal, kabul to kandahar star, egypt medal, indian general service medal, queen's south africa medal, queen victoria diamond jubilee medal, king edward vii coronation medal, king george v coronation medal, khedive star, gordon highlanders museum

This is a commemorative medal cast to celebrate the coronation of King George VI on May 12 1937. As an item linked to the coronation of an English monarch, it has social and historical significance and is typical of its time to commemorate such events with items such as these medals which were cheaply manufactured and widely circulated. With the stamp of Cramond & Dickson on the reverse it is linked to a local business.Small round medal with hook at top. Image of king and queen, embossed in centre of front with writing around edge. The back has writing embossed as well.Cramond & Dickson Warrnambool 1855-1937, P J King on the back. King George V Queen Elizabeth coronation 1937 on the front.warrnambool, george v1 coronation, coronation medal, cramond & dickson,, king george vi, coronation medal, cramond and dickson

Awarded to Late Mr. E.G. Wilson, formerly of Lilydale District.Round Queen's Coronation Medal attached to Red, white and blue ribbon"E11R"

A round gold medal with the features of King George V1 and Queen Elizabeth and on the back is Victoria's "Coat of Arms".Along with the faces of King George V1 and Queen Elizabeth are the words "KING GEORGE V1 & QUEEN ELIZABETH", on the front of the medal, on the back is Victoria's "Coat of Arms", with the words "TO COMMEMORATE THEIR MAJESTIES CORONATION. MAY 12th 1937.

1. & 2. Star of Victory - In 1941 Ethiopian, British and Commonwealth Forces liberated the country and the Emperor reinterred Capital. 3. Coronation Medal was issued to celebrate the 1930 accession of Emperor Halle Selassie I to the throne. 4. Eritrean Medal was struck during the period to commemorate the ties between Ethiopia and Eritrea. 5. Order of St. George - Awarded for Action against Italian Forces from 1935-41 for Acts of Bravery and Long Distinguished Service. 6. Ribbon is off Ethiopian Campaign/ Victory Award with Rosette.Five medals unmounted. 1. Star of Victory - cross shaped, silver with ribbon. 2. Star of Victory - cross shaped, bronze. No ribbon. 3. Coronation medal of Emperor Halle Selassie I. 4. Eritrean Medal of Halle Selassie I in bronze. 5. Order of St George - Medal of Merit. 6. Military Ribbon bars British Combined with an Ethiopian Imperial Award.1. No name - Inscribed "Star of Victory 1941". 2. No name - Inscribed "Star of Victory 1941". 3. No Name. 4. Inscription in Foreign Text. 5. Inscription in Foreign Text. 6. Nil.ron mills collection, medals, ethiopian collection

1. Coronation medal George VI from State of Victoria 1937 2. British token of memory to George III

Miniature Medals, al original, court mounted. 1. Coronation Medal 1937 (GV1). 2. Coronation Medal 1953 (ERII). 3. Naval Shooting Medal. 4. Queens Medal for Champion Shot (RAF). 5. Army Best Shot Medal. 6. Royal Fleet Auxillary Service Medal.passchendaele barracks trust, pbt453to458, bob english collection

1. George V was coronated on 22nd July 1911 and medals widely awarded. 2. Elizabeth II was coronated on 2 June 1953 with medals widely awarded. 3. 1887 QU Victoria Jubilee Medal (Golden) for 50 years reign in 1887. P.C. Sealey was serving at Hammersmith T. Division. 4. 1897 QU Victoria Jubilee Medal (Diamond) for 60 years reign. P.C. Whittaker was in R/ Greenwich Div. 5. George VI - Crowned 12th May 1937. 6. George V Silver Jubilee Medal for 25 years reign.Six medals with ribbons, unmounted. 1. George V Coronation 1911 Metro Police Medal. 2. 1953 Elizabeth II Coronation Medal. 3. 1887 Queen Victoria (Police) Jubilee Medal. 4. 1897 Queen Victoria (Police) Jubilee Medal. 5. 1937 Coronation Medal - George 6th. 6. 1935 King George V Jubilee Medal.1. Named to “P.C. F. Staley” 2. Not named. 3. Named to “P.C. H. Sealey T. Divn” 4. Named to “P.C. G. Whittaker R. Divn” 5. Inscribed - “Crowned 12th May 1937” - no name. 6. No name.ron mills collection, medals, uk

George V Coronation Medallion: Inner circle has coat of arms with two ladies leaning on a banner with kangaroo holding a crown on top of banner with an inscription above VICTORIA. Underneath inscribed in a ribbon is 'PEACE & PROSPERITY' Outer circle inscribed 'TO COMMEMORATE THEIR MAJESTIES CORONATION JUNE 22 * 1911' One the back is a picture of the King and Queen in ceremonial dress with the inscription 'KING GEORGE V QUEEN MARY' Box 625.numismatics, medals - commemorative, george v coronation. commemorative medal.