Medal - Edward VIII Abdication 1936 1937 front Medal - Edward VIII Abdication 1936 1937 back
Medal - Edward VIII Abdication 1936 1937 photo
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Medal - Edward VIII Abdication

1937 year
Brass 11.53 g 30.7 mm
Description
Location
Canada
King
George VI (1936-1952)
Type
Medals › Commemorative medals
Year
1937
Composition
Brass
Weight
11.53 g
Diameter
30.7 mm
Thickness
2.2 mm
Shape
Irregular (With loop)
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-11-12
References
Numista
N#421435
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Lettering

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DESIGNED
BY
JOHN J. LIGHTSTONE
MADE IN CANADA

Designer: John J. Lightstone

Edge

Plain

Comment

Coronation medal changed to Abdication medal by addition of stamped inscription around bust.

Not catalogued in Whittlestone & Ewing.

 

Issued with a Union Jack ribbon