King George V Coronation Medal 1911, awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel James Frederick Plunkett

Circular, silver medal designed by Sir Edgar Bertram MacKennal (1863-1931), with the profile crowned heads of King George V and Queen Mary in coronation robes on the obverse. On the reverse is a crowned royal cypher and the date, '22 June 1911', commemorating the date of the Coronation of George V.

James Frederick Plunkett served on the Western Front throughout World War One (1914-1918). His courage, leadership and devotion to duty enabled him to rise from regimental sergeant major to lieutenant colonel and to become one of the most highly decorated servicemen of the war, receiving the Distinguished Service Order and the Military Cross.

The Coronation of King George V and his wife Queen Mary took place at Westminster Abbey in London on 22 June 1911.

From a medal group awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel James Frederick Plunkett, Royal Irish Regiment and Royal Dublin Fusiliers.