Summary

Coronation of King Edward VII (miniature) medal, 1902. Part of medal group (Miniatures) relating to Boer War and World War I awarded to Rev. O.W. Birch.

The medals are: Military Medal, Queen's South Africa; 1914 -15 Star; British War Medal; Victory Medal with mention in dispatched wreath; Edward VII Coronation; George V Dehli Durbar, 1911.

Physical Description

A miniature silver medal mounted as part of the Rev. O.W. Birch M.C. miniature group. The obverse features the coijoined crowned busts of EdwardVII and Queen Alexandra, wearing Coronation robes and facing left. The reverse bears the crowned Imperial cypher ER VII above the date of the coronation 26 June 1902. The edge is plain

Obverse Description

Conjoined crowned busts of Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, wearing Coronation robes and facing left.

Reverse Description

Crowned Imperial cypher 'ER VII' above the date of the coronation '26 June 1902'.

Edge Description

The edge is plain.

Significance

Rev. Birch was awarded a bronze Coronation medal, 6054 were issued to selected NCOs and other ranks who took part in the coronation parade. Silver medals were only awarded to senior officials, serving officers and higher dignatories (but miniatures may not have been available except in silver).

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