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Ref: 5132

London, British Empire Exhibition 1924, bronze medal by Bertram Mackennal and Percy Metcalfe, in fitted red leather case of issue

 

 

Obv: crowned bust of George V left in ermine gown

 

Rev: statue of a lion seated left, ‘twin towers’ of Wembley Stadium beyond

 

 

Condition: Good extremely fine; Diameter: 51mm

 

Reference: BHM 4193; Eimer 1987

 

Notes: This colossal exhibition showcased the trade of the countries in eth British Empire. The Empire Stadium became Wembley Stadium after the exhibition ended, and was used as the home of English football until 2002 (when a new stadium was built on the same site). 27 million people visited the Exhibition.

 

Price £75

London British Empire Exhibition medal 1924
London British Empire Exhibition medal 1924
London British Empire Exhibition medal 1924

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