Virtual Visit #59 - Coronation Contingents

Overview

Part of a series of Virtual Visit posts relating to the Australian Army Museum of Western Australia entitled “

Historical information

At the time of publication of this Virtual Visit, there had been only 4 coronations of Australian monarchs / heads of state since Federation: Edward VII, 9 August 1902; George V, 22 June 1911, George VI, 12 May 1937; and Elizabeth II, 2 June 1953. Since that time there has been the coronation of King Charles III on 6 May 2023.

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Contextual Information

The Australian Army Museum of Western Australia was closed to volunteers and the public for extended periods during the COVID-19 pandemic beginning in March 2020. One outcome was the creation of an expanded on-line presence through a weekly Virtual Visit post. The initial response encouraged the Museum over the following three tears, to continue the series. Virtual Visits normally focused on an object or theme from the collection. The general format was to link the story of the object and its significance. with web links and related materials to facilitate a continuing journey of self-discovery.

Australian Army Museum of Western Australia

Australian Army Museum of Western Australia

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