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A Collection of Approximately Twenty British Royal Commemorative Medals and a Crown Pin, Late 19th to Mid-20th Century

Lot 185: A Collection of Approximately Twenty British Royal Commemorative Medals and a Crown Pin, Late 19th to Mid-20th Century

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A collection of approximately twenty British Royal commemorative medals and one small decorative crown pin, dating from the late 19th to mid-20th century. The collection primarily comprises circular medallions celebrating significant British royal events, including Coronations and Jubilees. Key figures depicted and referenced across the medals include Queen Victoria, King Edward VII, Queen Alexandra, King George V, Queen Mary, King George VI, Queen Elizabeth (the Queen Mother), and Queen Elizabeth II. Notable inscriptions include ‘CROWNED JUNE 26 1902’ (Edward VII), ‘SILVER JUBILEE 1910-1935’ (George V), ‘CORONATION MAY 12TH 1937’ (George VI), and ‘CROWNED JUNE 2 1953’ (Elizabeth II), with geographical mentions such as ‘WESTMINSTER ABBEY’ and ‘WHITSTABLE HOYLIE’. The medals are made of various metals, including silver-toned, gold-toned, and darker base metals. Several retain their original red, white, and blue striped ribbons, attached with safety pins or ornate hangers.