Medallion commemorating the coronation of King George VI
After the abdication of Edward VIII in 1936, George VI unexpectedly became king. In 1937 George was coronated. To mark this event the Mayor of Bridgwater, F J Reed, issued this commemorative medallion.
Object Summary
- Accession Loan No.
- TTNCM : 86/2003/4
- Collection Class
- Domestic & Social Life
- Material
- metal, aluminium
- Common Name
- medallion commemorating the coronation of King George VI
- Simple Name
- medallion
- Inscription Transcription
- obverse: CORONATION OF KING GEORGE ... / cojoined busts L.; reverse: .. BRIDGWATER ... F.J.REED J.P.C.C. MAYOR / arms of Bridgwater
- Period Classification
- Modern (AD 1800-Present)
- Production Date
- 1937
