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Medal - WW2 Victory & Peace Celebrations 1945 Stratford-Upon-Avon
1945 year| Gilding metal plated bronze | 12.15 g | 30.1 mm |
| Location | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Medals › Commemorative medals |
| Year | 1945 |
| Composition | Gilding metal plated bronze |
| Weight | 12.15 g |
| Diameter | 30.1 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round with a loop (Height with loop 33.7) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#390425 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Britannia, facing right, holding out a laurel wreath with her left hand, shield and trident to her side.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
* STRATFORD-UPON-AVON CELEBRATION *
PEACE
WITH
HONOUR
(In Exergue) 1945
Designers: Turner, Simpson
Edge
Plain
Comment
Utilises the Turner & Simpson busts design from 1937 Coronation medals, Whittleston & Ewing WE7350.
Came with red, white & blue ribbon and clasp
