King George V Coronation Medal
$12.25 - $70.00
The King Charles III Coronation Medal is a commemorative decoration issued to mark the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III and Queen Camilla on 6 May 2023. Approximately 400,000 medals were distributed in the United Kingdom to honour individuals who contributed to coronation ceremonies, frontline services, and long-standing public service.:contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Awarded to individuals who participated in the official coronation events—including Armed Forces, emergency services, police, and prison personnel with five years of service as of 6 May 2023—as well as living holders of the Victoria Cross or George Cross.:contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
The medal is crafted from nickel silver and is plated in nickel. The obverse features left-profile effigies of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, designed by Martin Jennings. The reverse displays the royal cypher “C III R” beneath a Tudor Crown, encircled by a laurel wreath and inscribed with the coronation date.:contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
The ribbon features vertical stripes of dark blue, bright red, and white—echoing the Union Flag and identical across the UK and Canada versions.:contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
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