British Medals, Edward VIII, Intended Coronation 1937, a pair of bronze medals, one silvered, by Edward Carter Preston (1885-1965), for Messrs. J. R. Gaunt, crowned bust r., rev. Britannia seated holding crown on which rests a dove, 57.5mm. (BHM.4286; W&E.6585. 7, 8); another, bronze, by H. B. Sale, 50mm. (BHM.4295; W&E.6700. 2, 4), extremely fine (3)
Edward Carter Preston was born and died in Liverpool. He is best remembered for designing the memorial plaques presented to the families of British servicemen and women who died during the Great War. The reverse of this medal was used again for George VI.
(80-120 GBP)