Medal - Edward VIII (Accession 1936) 1936 front Medal - Edward VIII (Accession 1936) 1936 back
Medal - Edward VIII (Accession 1936) 1936 photo
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Medal - Edward VIII Accession

1936 year
Aluminium 6.45 g 37.2 mm
Description
Location
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Issuing entity
Thomas Fattorini
King
Edward VIII (1936)
Type
Personality medals › Coronation and election medals
Year
1936
Composition
Aluminium
Weight
6.45 g
Diameter
37.2 mm
Thickness
3.2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#407405
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Uniformed bust of King Edward VIII facing right within wreath

Script: Latin

Lettering:
EDWARDVS VIII • REX • IND • IMP
1936

Unabridged legend: EDWARDVS VIII REX INDIAE IMPERATOR

Translation: EDWARD VIII KING EMPEROR OF INDIA

Edge

Plain

Comment

Whittlestone & Ewing attribute this medal to Thomas Fattorini, Birmingham.