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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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 1978
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Date Issued
circa 1920 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Artist
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Person Depicted
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Inscriptions
Obverse: GEORGIVS V D.G. BRITT: OMN: REX F.D. IND: IMP: B.M. Reverse: HIS MAJESTY THE KING'S MEDAL THE NAUTICAL COLLEGE PANGBOURNE Edge: SPECIMEN GILT
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Series
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Material
Gilt
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
49 mm (Outside Diameter), 35.98 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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