Cadbury commemorative medal for the 1939 Royal Visit to Canada
Key Information:
• Country: Canada
• Type: Commemorative Medal
• Event: Royal Visit
• Year: 1939
• Issuer: Cadbury
• Diameter: approx. 38.55 mm
• Suspension: Later ribbon mounting with pin
Medal Design:
Obverse:
Conjoined busts of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth
Inscription: “H.M. KING GEORGE VI. QUEEN ELIZABETH”
Reverse:
Inscription: “CADBURY MEDAL TO COMMEMORATE THE VISIT OF KING GEORGE VI AND
QUEEN ELIZABETH TO CANADA 1939”
Condition:
• For condition, please refer to the pictures, all dimensions are approx.
• Visible surface wear and handling marks
• Light scratches and age-related patina
• Ribbon and suspension appear to be later additions
• Overall good collectible condition
Historical and Collectible Significance:
This medal commemorates the historic 1939 Royal Visit of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth to Canada — the first visit by a reigning British monarch.
Produced by Cadbury as a commemorative piece, these medals were distributed as souvenirs and remain collectible items linked to pre-WWII royal history.
Summary:
Interesting Royal Visit commemorative medal with attractive display mounting, linked to a historic 1939 event in Canada.