medal; commemorative (Coronation George V)

Production date
1911
 Description
Medal made to commemorate the coronation of George V in 1911. The obverse contains the busts of King George V and Queen Mary facing left. Around the edge is "KING GEORGE V QUEEN MARY" and at the bottom "Rd 571879". The reserve shows the Burgh coat-of-arm. From the inside out it reads "Touch Ane Touch A/ Better Meddle Wi The Deil Than The Bairns O Falkirk" "THE BURGH OF FALKIRK" and the text "TO COMMEMORATE THE CORONATION/JUNE 2ND 1911/THE BURGH OF FALKIRK".
These medals were issues to every child in Falkirk schools.
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Object detail

Department
Object
Production date
1911
Signature & date
Obverse:"KING GEORGE V QUEEN MARY"
Embossing on reverse: From the inside out it reads "Touch Ane Touch A/ Better Meddle Wi The Deil Than The Bairns O Falkirk" "THE BURGH OF FALKIRK" and the text "TO COMMEMORATE THE CORONATION/JUNE 2ND 1911/THE BURGH OF FALKIRK"
Associated date
1911
Associated person
Associated place
Falkirk area
Measurement type, part and reading
Dimensions:0 - Whole:Dia 3.2cm (Dia 1 1/4")
Accession number
1988-014-001

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