Canadian Coronation George the 6th Medal Full Size

The Canadian Coronation George VI Medal, Full Size, is a commemorative decoration awarded in 1937 to mark the coronation of King George VI. This medal was presented to select members of the Commonwealth, including Canada, in recognition of their service or position at the time of the coronation. The obverse features a crowned effigy of King George VI, facing left, with the inscription “GEORGIVS VI REX ET IMPERATOR.” The reverse bears the royal cypher surmounted by a crown and the date of the coronation. The medal is suspended from a distinctive ribbon with alternating stripes of blue, red, and white, symbolic of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth. The full-size version measures approximately 36mm in diameter and is struck in silver. It is a significant artifact for collectors of Canadian and British military memorabilia, illustrating the relationship between Canada and the British monarchy during the interwar period.