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Katanning Historical Society > Records

Commemorative Coronation Cup for King Edward VIII

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1937

Subcollections

Community Events and Celebrations

Overview

A cream two handled cup which has a gold coloured picture of King Edward VIII and on the reverse side a gold edged shield with a blue background and the letter "E" in the centre and at the top is a gold and red crown. Underneath the picture is a blue ribbon scroll. The rim and bottom of the cup are edged with a gold trim as are the handles, the handles also have a crown at the top of the handle.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-202-HS2025.420

Item type

Domestic Objects

Material

Width

7.8000 cm

Height or length

7.6000 cm

Inscriptions and markings

In the ribbon scroll in black lettering is "H.M. KING 1937 EDWARD VIII" and underneath on the left is "CROWNED" and on the right is "MAY12".

On the reverse side of the cup underneath the shield is "LONG MAY HE REIGN"

Year

Last modified

Tuesday, 18 November, 2025

Completeness

83

Copyright and Reference

Copyright and Reference

Copyright category

Date of creation +70 years

Permissions

Please contact the Katanning Historical Society for reproduction of image.

Attribution requirements

Courtesy of Katanning Historical Society.

Katanning Historical Society

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