Summary

An unissued specimen of the King's Medal awarded by the Royal Naval College at Pangbourne. The head of the King is by the Australian artist Bertram McKennal and is the same as that used on British coinage from 1911 to 1936.

Physical Description

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

Obverse Description

Head 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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