Reference NumberHI/2016-7-2
TitleBirths and Deaths Registration and Marriage Acts Centenary Medal
Date1937
Creator NameRoyal Mint
DescriptionMedal commerating the centenary of the Births and Deaths Registration and Marriage Acts. Obverse shows profiles of King George VI and a young Queen Victoria, surrounded by the words "Births & Deaths Registration & Marriage Acts" and the years 1837 and 1937 on either side. On the reverse, a lit torch surrounded by the words "Birth - Marriage - Death". In original presentation box, which is dark blue in colour, the words "B.D. AND M. CENTENARY 1837-1937" in gold on lid.
Extent2 items
DimensionsMedal: 32mm (diameter) x 1mm (depth)
Box: 68mm (width) x 14mm (depth)
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Credit LineRoyal College of Physicians of Ireland
Object NameMedal
TermBirths and Deaths Registration Act 1836 c86
Marriage Act 1836 c85
Persons
CodePersonNameDates
DS/UK/3708Royal Mint; c. 880-; coin and medal manufacturerc. 880-
DS/UK/160Victoria (1819-1901); Queen of Great Britain and Ireland1819-1901
DS/UK/3709George VI (1895-1952); King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions and Emperor of India1895-1952
Places
CodeSet
NA41United Kingdom/Europe
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