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Medal - Edward VIII Abdication 1936
| Location | United Kingdom |
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| Year | 1936 |
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| Weight | 226 g |
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| Obverse description | The field bears a square recessed panel at the top centre containing an embossed image of a King Edward VIII postage stamp, flanked by the legend 'KING EDWARD VIII FAREWELL SPEECH BROADCAST FROM WINDSOR CASTLE ON 11TH DECEMBER 1936' in raised lettering. Below, the full text of the King's abdication broadcast speech is inscribed in multiple lines of raised lettering filling the entire field. Two small suspension holes are pierced near the upper rim. |
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| Reverse description | The entire field is filled with multiple lines of raised lettering presenting the continuation and conclusion of King Edward VIII's abdication speech, with the final lines 'GOD BLESS YOU ALL. GOD SAVE THE KING.' rendered in larger, more prominent lettering at the base of the field. Two small suspension holes are pierced near the upper rim. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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