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King George V Coronation Medal

Stokes
c. 1911
Subcollections
Community Events and Celebrations
Overview

A silver medallion with the left profiles of King George V in the foreground and Queen Mary in the background and on the reverse side of the medal is a swan. The medallion is hung from a medal bar which has a red, white and blue ribbon. There is a pin attached to the top bar.

Historical information

This medallion was issued by the Western Australian government to commemorate the coronation of King George V and Queen Mary on June 22, 1911.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-202-HS2026.143
Item type
Metal Medallions
Material
Metal (silver-plated)
Width
3.3000 cm
Height or length
7.5000 cm
Inscriptions and markings

On the front of the medallion is inscribed "KING GEORGE V & QUEEN MARY' and below the profile of King George V is "STOKES".

On the back of the medallion around the outer edge is inscribed "TO COMMEMORATE THEIR MAJESTIES CORONATION JUNE 22 1911" and below the swan is "WESTERN AUSTRALIA".

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

Year
c. 1911
Primary significance criteria
Historic significance
Social or spiritual significance
Last modified
Tuesday, 31 March, 2026
Completeness
94
Copyright category
Date of creation +70 years
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Front view of King George V Coronation Medal
Front view of King George V Coronation Medal
Back view of King George V Coronation Medal
Back view of King George V Coronation Medal

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