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- 1937 (Creation)
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1 medal in red presentation box
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King George VI presentation medal in red cardboard presentation box. The medal features King George VI and Queen Elizabeth on the front with the reverse reading 'GEORGE VI QVEEN ELIZABETH CROWNED 12 MAY 1937'. The medal ribbon is navy blue with white and red stripes down each side. The Medal was sent to Mr Charles M. O'Brien (OW) to be worn in commemoration of the coronation of the King and Queen.
Medal awarded to Mr. Charles M. O'Brien by King George VI in May 1937.
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Conditions governing access
Access to collection items is granted to bona-fide researchers, by prior appointment, subject to the overriding provisions of relevant legislation, including Data Protection.
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A reprographics service is available to researchers subject to the access restrictions outlined above. Copying will not be undertaken if there is any risk of damage to the item.
Language of material
- English
Script of material
- Latin
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- O'Brien, Charles Michael, 1919-2010 (Subject)
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- English
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- Latin
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Archivist's note
Catalogued by Mila Savini on work experience placement in July 2024.