© South African Medals
© South African Medals
Medal - King George V and Queen Mary Silver Jubilee
1935 year| Bronze | 14.8 g | 31.9 mm |
| Location | South Africa |
|---|---|
| King | George V (1910-1936) |
| Type | Personality medals › Coronation and election medals |
| Year | 1935 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 14.8 g |
| Diameter | 31.9 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-13 |
| Numista | N#93582 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
Against a background of two concentric bands, the coat of arms of the Union of South Africa with motto: “UNITAE EX VIRES”. Signed: “P.M” at the bottom of the outer band. Outside and around on the left: “UNIE VAN SUID-AFRIKA” and on the right between stops: “UNION OF SOUTH AFRICA”
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNIE VAN SUID AFRIKA
UNION OF SOUTH AFRICA
EX UNITATE VIRES
P.M
Engraver: Percy Metcalfe
Edge
Plain
Comment
Also struck in Silver and Bronze with a lug.The medal with lug was given to school children.
The gilt medal has been privately converted into a masonic jewel. The suspension attachment has been engraved: "D.O.L. S.O.E." for an unknown lodge of the Sons of England.
