Medal - George VI (Royal Visit; Gaunt) 1947 front Medal - George VI (Royal Visit; Gaunt) 1947 back
Medal - George VI (Royal Visit; Gaunt) 1947 photo
© South African Medals

Medal - George VI Royal Visit; Gaunt

1947 year
Aluminium 6 g 35 mm
Description
Location
South Africa
King
George VI (1936-1952)
Type
Commemorative medals › Visit medals
Year
1947
Composition
Aluminium
Weight
6 g
Diameter
35 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round (Small round hole for suspension at top.)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-11-13
References
Numista
N#347622
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

The coat of arms of the of South Africa with antelope supporters, lion crest and motto.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
COMMERATIVE OF ROYAL VISIT
EX UNITATE VIRES
1947

Edge

Plain

Comment

By J.R. Gaunt

 

These were originally suspended, by means of a ring, from a red, white, and blue ribbon.