Historical information

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.

Physical description

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'.

Inscriptions & markings

On the reverse: 'CROWNED 12 MAY 1937' 'GEORGE VI QVEEN ELIZABETH'.