World Historical Medals - Edward VIII- Late Ian McCut

Lot 2886    Session 11 (9.30am Thursday 22nd November)    World Historical Medals - Edward VIII- Late Ian McCutch

Estimate $150
Bid at live.noble.com.au

GREAT BRITAIN, Edward VIII Proposed Coronation, 1937, in bronze (26mm) (G.CM194b), obverse, crowned and robed bust of Edward VIII right, reverse, 5-line inscription within wreath of rose, thistle, shamrock and laurel with overlay of Royal Arms and Arms of the Dominions, at bottom 'Made In/England'; in gilt (26mm) (G.CM211), with suspension loop, obverse, crowned and robed bust of Edward VIII right, reverse, crown on cushion with laurel spray, all above a 4-line inscription, below this, 'N.P.O.LD BELFAST MADE IN ENGLAND'; another identical but with suspension loop removed and then encased in plastic as a small paper weight another identical in gilt (26mm) (G.CM211); Duke of Windsor Memorial, 1972, in silver (38mm) (G.CM381) and in silver (51mm) (G.CM382), both edge numbered 108, obverse, head of Edward VIII left, reverse, montage of Windsor Castle, ancient harp, passant heraldic lions and branched sprays superimposed on a pyramid, hallmarked for Birmingham 1972 by BM & B Co (Birmingham Medal & Badge Co). Very fine - nearly uncirculated. (6)

Ex Ian McCutcheon Collection.