Medal Coin Medallion King George VI Queen Elizabeth Canada British Crown outlets Memorabilia Canadian Token Royal Visit 1939 George VI Tour Monarch

outlets King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Crowned 1937 Visit Canada 1939 Medallion - 21mm
This medal commemorates the first time a reigning monarch visited Canada. War in Europe was coming, and a royal tour was seen as a chance to gain Canadian support for Britain (they also visited the USA for 4 days and met met with the Roosevelt's). The Queen Mother, reminds us of a life time of accomplishments by the most beloved member of Britain's Royal Family. When her husband was thrust into the position of King by the abdication of Edward VIII, her dignity, dedication and grace held a country, a commonwealth, and a monarch together through the darkest days of World War II.


The Obverse featuring the conjoined profiles of George VI and Elizabeth was designed by Percy Metcalf and was also used on the 1937 British Coronation Medal.



Obverse

Bust of both King George VI and Queen Elizabeth surrounded by the lettering.

Lettering: KING GEORGE VI - QUEEN ELIZABETH
Reverse

Lettering:
CROWNED MAY 12th 1937
VISITED CANADA 1939



Canadian Medal
Royal Visit Canada
First Royal Visit