1953 Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal – National Playing Fields Association – Original Box
Original 1953 Queen Elizabeth II Coronation souvenir medal, issued by the National Playing Fields Association to commemorate the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II on 2 June 1953.
The obverse features a portrait of the young Queen Elizabeth II with the inscription:
“QUEEN ELIZABETH II CROWNED 2 JUNE 1953”
The reverse is inscribed:
“ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL PLAYING FIELDS ASSOCIATION – PRESIDENT H.R.H. THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH”
and features four crown motifs.
The medal comes with its original red presentation box, decorated with a crown and:
“Elizabeth R. 1953”
The inside of the box is marked:
“CORONATION E II R 1953 SOUVENIR”
A lovely original piece of British Royal and Coronation memorabilia dating from the beginning of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign.
Condition: Vintage/pre-owned. The medal has surface marks, scratches and some areas of discolouration consistent with age. The original presentation box shows wear, rubbing and deterioration around the edges and corners. Please study all photographs carefully as they form part of the description and show the exact item you will receive.
Metal composition has not been tested and is therefore not guaranteed.
Ideal for collectors of Queen Elizabeth II, Royal memorabilia, Coronation medals and British historical commemoratives.