WINDSOR. Edward VIII. As Prince of Wales, 1911-1936. AV Medal (29mm, 30.65 g, 12h). Official Investiture. By W. Goscombe John. Dated 13 July 1911. INVESTITVRE · OF · EDWARD · PRINCE · OF · WALES · K · G, crowned and robed bust facing slightly left, wearing Chain of the Garter; CARN – – ARVON/IVLУ · XIII MCMXI in two lines across field / · ARWISGIAD · IORWERTH · TУWУSOG · CУMRU · M · G ·, view of Caernarfon Castle, seen from Afon Seiont, at dawn with rays in background; above, crowned plumes within Garter; in exergue, Y Ddraig Goch (Welsh Dragon). Giordano CM23d; BHM 4079; Eimer 1925. Matte surfaces. UNC. In original case of issue. Very rare, with a mintage of only 129 examples in gold.
From the Alexander Christopher Collection.
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