Crowned head facing to right of His Majesty Edward VII in the center of the field with all around, a Golden Chain which connects, symbolized by their coats of arms, the main countries of the empire with their names. at the top, a shining sun.
Obverse lettering
GREAT
BRITAIN / SOUTH AFRICA / CANADA / AUSTRALIA / INDIA
Obverse script
Latin
Reverse description
In a British floral wreath, in the center of the field and surrounded by the legend, the imperial crown with a sword and the royal scepter resting on a cushion. At the bottom, the manufacturing serial number.
Reverse lettering
EDWARD VII
KING EMPEROR
OF THE EMPIRE ON WHICH THE SUN NEVER SETS
AND WHOSE PEOPLES ARE
LINKED TOGETHER
BY THE GOLDEN CHAIN OF BROTHERHOOD
JUNE 26, 1902
RD383493