Summary

An unissued gilt specimen of the King's Medal awarded by the Royal Naval College at Pangbourne, dated around 1920. The bust of the King is by the Australian artist Bertram McKennal.

Physical Description

A gilt specimen of the King's Medal awarded by the Royal Naval College at Pangbourne featuring a bust of King George V by the Australian artist Bertram McKennal.

Obverse Description

Bust of King in military uniform facing left; around, GEORGIVS V D.G. BRITT: OMN: REX F.D. IND: IMP: B.M.

Reverse Description

A small plaque on which the winner's name can be inscribed set above an olive and oak branch decoration below THE NAUTICAL COLLEGE PANGBOURNE; around above on broad rim, HIS MAJESTY THE KING'S MEDAL

Edge Description

SPECIMEN GILT

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