Coronation medal : Coronation
Object
Medal
Production date
1919
Object number
1991.713
Physical Description
Gilt, circular, pierced top edge, allegorical figure, 'Peace', Shoreditch, Coronation, 35 x 2mm.
Associated Event
First World War
Associated Place
Exhibition Label
From the exhibition 'The Art of War – Posters & Propaganda from the First World War' [23 February – 28 May 2016]
Peace Medals
When armistice was announced in November 1918, there was an outbreak of impromptu celebrations. However, people would wait until the following year for the signing of the Treaty of Versailles before arranging more organised street parties.
Peace Medals
When armistice was announced in November 1918, there was an outbreak of impromptu celebrations. However, people would wait until the following year for the signing of the Treaty of Versailles before arranging more organised street parties.
On display?
No