1937 Kings Coronation (GVI) Miniature Medal

The 1937 Coronation medal was awarded to mark the coronation of King George VI on the 12th May 1937. Approximately 90,000 medals were awarded at the discretion of local government authorities. The roll of individuals entitled to this is held in The National Archives.

The obverse of the medal has overlapping profiles of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in there robes of state, and the reverse has the crowned GRI monogram with the date of the coronation and names of the King and Queen around the edge. The ribbon has a broad blue centre, with 2 white stripes and 1 red stripe at either edge of the ribbon.

AWARD miniature medals complement the full-size official medals and are normally worn for formal dinner dress occasions.

All official medals are sent loose on the ribbon unless medal mounting is also purchased on the same order.