HARD TO FIND NAMED SET, CASED 1ST TYPE CBE, CORONATION MEDAL.

A very hard to find named complete set comprising of a full-sized cased CBE 1st Type medal cased and a full-size coronation medal, with coronation letter naming the recipient and mentioning his OBE. The CBE Sterling Silver/Guilloche Medal with case Garrard of London. A wonderful and rare opportunity to obtain a 100% Original Large CBE Full Size Medal in Gold Gilt and enamel guilloche finishing, with Original Presentation Case intact, made by Royal Silversmith makers of the time Garrard's of London. To the reverse of the medal, we the Royal cipher with crown above and roped bordering. The medal is hinged attached to the crown which is in perfect working order. The medal is still in superb finishing as you can see from the photos, the guilloche enamel is in excellent condition with the inner circle in red finished enamel with block lettering in gold "For God and the Empire". To the centre Britannia again finished in gold gilt. The medal still retains the original neck ties and fasteners, the silk purple water fleck ribbon super condition. To the top front of medal we see the Royal Crown, still prominent and present. The presentation case in which the medal is housed is of a purple leatherette finishing, the case is in two parts detached from the hinge it shows much wear inside and out, but alas still the original case, press to release still working. To the inside a cream velvet base with a silk padded liner to the roof with the full Garrard stamp and by special appointment to His Majesty the King. Coronation medal comes with its original letter of issue, for the Coronation of King George VI 12th May 1937, within the letter named and also mentions his CBE award. The coronation medal has fantastic detailing to both sides and comes with its original water flex condition, no edge knocks. Hard to find named set examples.

Condition: The medals are in superb condition, the case is detached from top to bottom and has marks, please view photos which form part of its description and judge for yourself. is in exceptional good condition.

Code: 51088