Hong Kong medal to commemorate the coronation of King Edward VII (1841–1910) and Queen Alexandra (1844-1925)
Category
Coins and medals
Date
1902
Materials
Bronze and leather
Measurements
50 mm (Height); 38 mm (Diameter)
Place of origin
United Kingdom
Order this imageCollection
Attingham Park, Shropshire
NT 610021
Summary
Commemorative medal of 1902. Circular bronze Hong Kong medal for the coronation of Edward VII, bracket fitting to hanging ring. Cast in relief with illustration of two ships at sea and distant mountains, on the reverse Edward VII and Queen Alexander. Inscribed on the medal: HONG KONG SIR HENRY A BLAKE GCMG, GOVERNOR TO COMMEMORATE THE CORONATION OF THEIR MAJESTIES THE KING and QUEEN EDWARD VII RI ALEXANDRA R. In its original red leather box.
Provenance
Attingham collection; bequeathed to the National Trust with the estate, house and contents of Attingham by Thomas Henry Noel-Hill, 8th Baron Berwick (1877-1947) on 15th May 1953.
Marks and inscriptions
HONG KONG SIR HENRY A BLAKE GCMG, GOVERNOR TO COMMEMORATE THE CORONATION OF THEIR MAJESTIES THE KING and QUEEN EDWARD VII RI ALEXANDRA R.