| Main centres: | 1-3 business days |
| Regional areas: | 3-4 business days |
| Remote areas: | 3-5 business days |
Official commemorative medal issued to South African schoolchildren to mark the Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth on 12 May 1937.
The obverse shows the conjoined crowned busts of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth with the inscription KING CORONATION 1251937. The reverse features a lion standing before a mountainous landscape beneath a rising sun, surrounded by the inscription VAN SUID-AFRIKA UNION OF SOUTH AFRICA UNIE VAN SUID-AFRIKA.
These medals were commonly distributed through schools across South Africa as keepsakes of the Coronation celebrations and are now sought after by collectors of South African historical memorabilia, royal commemoratives and school medals.
A very attractive example retaining much of its original golden-bronze finish. Light age-related wear and minor surface marks are present, while the attached original suspension ring and safety pin remain intact. Pictures provided are from the actual piece on offer, please judge condition based on that.
Please Note:
All item descriptions and condition gradings are provided in our opinion only. We strongly encourage buyers to carefully review all photos before placing a bid, as the pictures form part of the description. All items are securely packaged for shipping; however, they may not be individually wrapped unless of higher value or particularly fragile. Shipping is at the buyer's risk. Collection can be arranged from Midlands Books & Collectables in Howick, KZN.
