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Coronation medal, Edward VII 1902
Awarded to Admiral of the Fleet John Arbuthnot Fisher (1841-1920). Oval with ornamental rim. Obverse: Busts of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, crowned (left). Reverse: Royal Cypher surmounted by a crown. 'E R VII', '26 JUN 1902'. Suspended by a crown and ring for suspension from a dark blue ribbon with a scarlet central stripe and narrow white edges. Mounted on a bar for wearing with six other medals.
On the 10 June 1902, Fisher was appointed a Lord of the Admiralty and 2nd Naval Lord, also Knight Grand Cross, Order of the Bath, in the Coronation honours list on 2nd June.
On the 10 June 1902, Fisher was appointed a Lord of the Admiralty and 2nd Naval Lord, also Knight Grand Cross, Order of the Bath, in the Coronation honours list on 2nd June.
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Object details
| ID: | MED2722 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Coronation medal |
| Materials: | Silver; Silk |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Fuchs, Emil |
| Events: | Coronation of Edward VII, 1902 |
| Date made: | 1902 |
| People: | Fisher, John Arbuthnot |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 45 mm x 30 mm |