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Royal Tunbridge Wells 1911 Coronation Medals: CM.1835-1911

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Royal Tunbridge Wells 1911 Coronation Medals

Maker(s)

Ruler: George V (1910-1936)
Maker: Vaughton.
Production place: London

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Description

The ribbon is white and is decorated with the Union Jack.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1911) by Corporation of Tunbridge Wells

Dating

1911 -

Components of the work

Object composed of gilt Diameter (min) 32 mm Diameter 32 mm Weight 18.33 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: The profiles of George V and Queen Mary

  • Text: KING GEORGE V QUEEN MARY
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: The Royal Tunbridge Wells coat of arms.

  • Text: TUNBRIDGE WELLS CORONATION CELEBRATION (in exergue) JUNE 1911 (in exergue) DO WELL DOUBT NOT (in exergue) COL SYDNEY SLADEN MAYOR
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.1835-1911
Primary reference Number: 227124
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Created: Monday 9 February 2015 Updated: Monday 13 May 2019 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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