British Coronation of King George the 6th Commemorative Medal Full Size

The British Coronation of King George VI Commemorative Medal, Full Size, was issued to mark the coronation of King George VI on 12 May 1937. Presented to members of the British armed forces, government officials, and select civilians who participated in or contributed to the coronation ceremony, this medal recognizes their involvement in a historic national event. The medal is made of silver and measures 1.25 inches (32 mm) in diameter. The obverse features the conjoined effigies of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, crowned and facing left, with the inscription “GEORGIVS VI ET ELIZABETH REGINA CORONATI XX MAY MCMXXXVII.” The reverse displays the royal cypher above the date. The medal is suspended from a crimson ribbon edged in blue and white stripes. It remains a significant collectible for those interested in British royal memorabilia and 20th-century British history.