Historical information

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.

Significance

This item is significant because it is a rare photo of the Royal Family.

Physical description

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.