 Prince of Wales New York Visit Medal, 1919. Bronze, 63.1mm. By John Flanagan. Uncirculated. Obv. Future King Edward VIII and Duke of Windsor r. in Welsh Guards uniform. Rev. Columbia welcomes triumphal visit. This was one of the Prince's early post-war world tours and triggered one of New York City's first gala ticker-tape parades. Struck by Medallic Art Co., serial #74. Red-brown patina.
The Prince received this medal in Gold, later featured in Sotheby's sale of Duke & Duchess of Windsor memorabilia. Flanagan designed the Washington Quarter in 1932.
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