Commemorate one of the most extraordinary moments in British royal history with the 1936 Edward VIII Abdication Bronze Medal. Struck in bronze and measuring around 35 mm in diameter, this medal captures the brief and turbulent reign of Edward VIII, who became King in January 1936 and abdicated in December of the same year.
The obverse features a crowned and robed bust of Edward VIII, reflecting the anticipation of his reign, while the reverse bears inscriptions marking both his accession and abdication, framed by a laurel wreath. These medals were privately issued to mark the unprecedented event of a monarch voluntarily relinquishing the throne, a decision that changed the course of the British monarchy. The medal stands as a poignant reminder of Edward VIII’s choice to abdicate in order to marry Wallis Simpson, a twice-divorced American, and the constitutional crisis that followed. With its elegant design and powerful historical resonance, the Edward VIII Abdication Bronze Medal is a remarkable tribute to a defining episode in twentieth-century royal history.
Specification
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Alloy | Bronze |
| Weight | 19.50 g |
| Diameter | 35.00mm |
| Reverse Designer | John Pinches |
| Obverse Designer | John Pinches |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Year | 1936 |