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Auction 23148 31 May 2023
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From the Robin Hunt Reference Collection of Royal Memorabilia | Edward VIII (1936) Coronation and Royal Visit Badges (approx. 224) | including, Portrait Badges, (172); Cypher and Emblem Badges (52), struck in base metal and enamel, including, Replica Anointing Spoon Pin Badge; 'Our Airman King' Pin Badge; Portrait Pin Badge with real pearl disk; School Playing Field Fund, Silk Union Jack Flag Pin; Duchy of Cornwall, 1909 Visit Pin Badge, many with their original paper packaging, a poignant collection of royal and historical memorabilia crafted in an array of designs and created to mark the Coronation that never took place, very fine to extremely fine (approx. 224).
During his tenure as Prince of Wales, Edward VIII, carried out a number of successful engagements and visits, many of which are commemorated within this collection, including those of 1909, 1920 and 1932. He was notably the first member of the Royal family to qualify as a pilot, hence his depiction as 'Our Airman king' in pin badge form in plated chrome and enamel. Edward VIII succeeded to the throne on 20th January 1936 yet only reigned for 325 days due to his abdication on 10th December of that year.
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His coronation had been intended to take place on 12th May and preparations were in full swing with souvenirs being produced, including pin badges, mugs, glassware, postcards and much more. The nation's affection for their King prior to his abdication is marked by some badges description of him as 'Our Smiling Prince'.
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Viewing strongly recommended. Sold as described, no returns
Estimate: £300 - £400
During his tenure as Prince of Wales, Edward VIII, carried out a number of successful engagements and visits, many of which are commemorated within this collection, including those of 1909, 1920 and 1932. He was notably the first member of the Royal family to qualify as a pilot, hence his depiction as 'Our Airman king' in pin badge form in plated chrome and enamel. Edward VIII succeeded to the throne on 20th January 1936 yet only reigned for 325 days due to his abdication on 10th December of that year.
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His coronation had been intended to take place on 12th May and preparations were in full swing with souvenirs being produced, including pin badges, mugs, glassware, postcards and much more. The nation's affection for their King prior to his abdication is marked by some badges description of him as 'Our Smiling Prince'.
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Viewing strongly recommended. Sold as described, no returns
Estimate: £300 - £400