Commemorative medal for the coronation of Elizabeth II, 1953. - Silver medal, 800 thousandths, with ribbons (a single knotted ribbon and an additional ribbon for women), featuring on the obverse the crowned right profile of the new Queen, and on the reverse her crowned cypher with the coronation date. In its case. With its Bukingham Palace letterhead, attributing this coronation commemoration medal to a Mrs. Kathleen Corderoy. - D. 3.2 cm. Gross weight: 30.4 g. - History - This medal was awarded as a personal memento of the Queen to members of the Royal Family and to certain officers of state, members of the Royal Household, government officials, mayors, local government officials, members of the navy, army and air force and police in Great Britain, its colonies and dominions. It was also awarded to members of the Mount Everest expedition, two of whom reached the summit four days before the coronation. It was struck at the Royal Mint and issued immediately after the Coronation. - Ladies who have received the Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal can wear it on their left shoulder with the ribbon tied in a bow.