Medal commemorating the Coronation of George V, 1911

Medal commemorating the Coronation of George V, 1911. Obverse: Busts of King George and Queen Mary, crowned (left). Legend: 'KING GEORGE V & QUEEN MARY'. Reverse: Port beam view of HMS 'Victory' above the arms of Portsmouth (azure a star and crescent or) with acorns and oak leaves on each side. Legend: 'TO COMMEMORATE THE CORONATION. JUNE 22ND. 1911. PORTSMOUTH. MAYOR. ALDERMAN T. SCOTT FOSTER J.P.'

Object Details

ID: MEC2052
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Events: Coronation of King George V, 1911
Vessels: Victory (1765)
Date made: 1911
People: King George V; King George V Queen Mary II
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 38 mm
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