Historical information

This is a commemorative medal cast to celebrate the coronation of King George VI on May 12 1937.

Significance

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.

Physical description

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.

Inscriptions & markings

Cramond & Dickson Warrnambool 1855-1937, P J King on the back. King George V Queen Elizabeth coronation 1937 on the front.