Raised conjoined crowned busts of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, facing right with shoulders clad in ceremonial garb. Surrounded by beaded border, then legend with English rose separating `VII` and `ALEXANDRA`, the Irish clover between `ALEXANDRA` and `CROWNED`, a dot separating `CROWNED` and `1902` and the Scottish thistle after `1902`. Then beaded border outside legend and specific date (26 June) written vertically to left of King`s head. The second `A` of `ALEXANDRA` is pierced with a round hole with one link of chain attached, where the medal would have hung on a ribbon.
Obverse lettering
EDWARD VII ALEXANDRA CROWNED 1902
JUNE 26
Obverse script
Latin
Reverse description
Plain background in centre with raised crest of East Retford - two choughs facing each other with beaks open, wings stretched backwards and one foot reaching towards each other. Surrounded by legend naming the specific borough and the name of the Mayor, then his title of `J.P. MAYOR` (Justice of the Peace Mayor).
