Edward VIII abdicated on 11 December 1936, meaning his coronation never took place. Medals produced in advance of the ceremony consequently became fascinating souvenirs of the “Coronation That Never Was.”
Features a crowned and robed portrait of King Edward VIII facing right, surrounded by the inscription:
H.M. EDWARD VIII KING AND EMPEROR
An attractive and detailed design incorporating shields and national emblems, together with the important dates from Edward VIII's life:
BIRTH 23 JUNE 1894
P. OF WALES 13 JULY 1911
ACCESSION 20 JAN 1936
CORONATION 12 MAY 1937
The final date is particularly significant as Edward VIII had already abdicated and the proposed coronation never took place.
Date: 1937
Monarch: Edward VIII
Occasion: Proposed Coronation
Proposed Coronation Date: 12 May 1937
Diameter: Approx. 32.8mm
Weight: Approx. 12.89g
Finish: Gilt / gold-coloured finish
Maker: Associated with Arthur Fenwick Ltd., Birmingham
Suspension: Integral suspension loop
Good original vintage condition with considerable gilt finish remaining. There is age-related wear, surface marking, spotting and some loss of the gilt finish, particularly to the portrait and raised areas.
Please study the photographs carefully for the exact condition as they form part of the description.
An appealing piece of Edward VIII memorabilia with considerably more historical interest than a conventional coronation medal, commemorating an event which ultimately never happened.
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