King Edward VII Coronation Medal 1902, Field Marshal Viscount Garnet Joseph Wolseley, Army Staff

Silver ovoid medal designed by Emil Fuchs, with conjoined busts of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra of Denmark, facing right. On the reverse, the royal cypher surmounted by crown, underneath the date, '26 June 1902' (the coronation was actually delayed until 9 August 1902 because King Edward developed appendicitis), with a raised border of laurel leaves. The ribbon is dark blue with a central red stripe and white edges.

In his long and illustrious career Wolseley saw extensive overseas service in Burma, India, China and Africa. He achieved a formidable reputation for efficiency which gave rise to the English phrase 'everything's all Sir Garnet', meaning 'all in order'. He also inspired the Gilbert and Sullivan character Major-General Stanley in the 'Pirates of Penzance' who 'was the very model of a modern major-general'.

The silver medal was issued to members of the Royal family, VIPs, senior government officials and service officers who attended the coronation ceremony or coronation parade. The bronze medal was issued to selected non-commissioned officers and other ranks at the coronation parade.

From a medal group awarded to Field Marshal Viscount Garnet Joseph Wolseley (1833-1913).