Medal - King George V and Queen Mary Silver Jubilee

€93,582.00
LocationSouth Africa
Year1935
TypeSouvenir medals/Event souvenir
CompositionBronze
Weight14.8 g
Diameter31.9 mm
Thickness2.5 mm
ShapeRound
Technique
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgeSmooth
Period
NoticePercy Metcalfe
Reference(s) W&E#5668D, Laidlaw#0028, AM2#222
Obverse descriptionConjoined busts of the King and Queen, left. Legend: “VI MAII MCMX` curved around left edgs and `MCMXXXV” around the right. Signed: “PM” on the right above the King’s shoulder.
Obverse letteringVI • MAII • MCMX MCMXXXV PM
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionAgainst a background of two concentric bands, the coat of arms of the Union of South Africa with motto: “UNITAE EX VIRES”. Signed: “P.M” at the bottom of the outer band. Outside and around on the left: “UNIE VAN SUID-AFRIKA” and on the right between stops: “UNION OF SOUTH AFRICA”
Reverse letteringUNIE VAN SUID AFRIKA UNION OF SOUTH AFRICA EX UNITATE VIRES P.M
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverPretoria, South Africa (1890-1902, 1923-1992)
Mintage1935  - Bronze -
1935  - Bronze with lug -
1935  - D.O.L.S.O.E Attachment -
1935  - W&E#5668D.1 Silver -
Catalog ID1554161700
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