1937 Coronation Of King George Vi & Queen Liz Westminster Abbey Medal

1937 Coronation Of King George Vi & Queen Liz Westminster Abbey Medal

Code: 16570

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For sale is an Pre WW2 Coronation Of King George Vi & Queen Elizabeth Westminster Abbey Medal With The Original Ribbon. This medal is excellently detailed and in excellent condition.

 
The coronation of George VI and his wife, Elizabeth, as king and queen of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth took place at Westminster Abbey, London, on Wednesday 12 May 1937. George VI ascended the throne upon the abdication of his brother, Edward VIII, on 11 December 1936, three days before his 41st birthday. Edward's coronation had been planned for 12 May and it was decided to continue with his brother and sister-in-law's coronation on the same date.
 
This will be sent via Royal Mail 1st class signed for and dispatched within two working days.