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Katanning Historical Society > Records

King George V Coronation Medal

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Isobel Bradbury

Overview

A silver medallion with the profile of King George V and Queen Mary facing left and on the reverse is a swan. The medallion is hung from a medal bar which has a red, white and blue ribbon.

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Details

Registration number

cwa-org-202-HS2025.118g

Item type

Material

Metal (silver-plated)

Width

3.5000 cm

Height or length

7.4000 cm

Inscriptions and markings

On the front of the medal is inscribed "KING GEORGE V QUEEN MARY' and below the busts is "STOKES"

On the back of the medal around the outer edge is inscribed "COMMEMORATE THEIR MAJESTIES CORONATION - JUNE 22 1911" and in the inner edge is "WESTERN AUSTRALIA".

The inscription on the medal bar is "FEAR GOD AND" at the top and "HONOR THE KING" at the bottom.

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Item from WA Museum Collection

An identical item from the collection of WA Museum.

Last modified

Thursday, 10 July, 2025

Completeness

83

Copyright and Reference

Copyright and Reference

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Date of creation +70 years

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