Summary

Australia
Medal - Royal Australian Naval College His Majesty the King's c. 1920( AD)
Mint: Royal Mint, London
Other Details: This gilt bronze Royal Australian Naval College medal features a crowned portrait of King George V who reigned from 1910 until 1936, by the Melbourne-born artist Sir Edgar Bertram MacKennal.

Physical Description

A gilt bronze medal (44 mm. diameter) featuring a crowned bust of King George V

Obverse Description

Crowned bust of George V; around, GEORGIVS.V.D:G.BRITT.OMN.REX.ET.INDIAE.IMP.

Reverse Description

Around on broad rim, HIS MAJESTY THE KING'S MEDAL within, above a shield depicting the six States set against a background of olive and oak leaves ROYAL / AUSTRALIAN / NAVAL / COLLEGE

Edge Description

stamped SPECIMEN GILT SPECIMEN GILT

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