Great Britain: Edward VII Coronation Medal - Military
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Form:
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Circular with attached crown and loop to a ring for a white-blue-red-blue-white ribbon
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By:
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Emil Fuchs / Elkington & Co. |
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Date:
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1902 |
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Ref:
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MYB: 301; Laidlaw: 1313;
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Variations:
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| Size | Metal | Mass | Value |
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| 31.0 mm | Silver | 27.0 gm | $170 |
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Edge:
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A rounded continuation of the wreaths bordering the two sides.
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Obverse:
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Within a raised border of a wreath tied at the bottom and joined at the top, conjoined, crowned and robed busts of King Edward and Queen Alexandra, left.
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Reverse:
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Within a raised border of a wreath tied at the bottom and joined at the top, crowned monogram of King Edward VII. Below, in an arc: "26 June 1902".
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Notes:
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Presented to dignitaries and officers attending or involved with the coronation. A similar medal in bronze was presented to NCOs and other ranks.
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