Posted 10 years ago
ron1939
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Coronation Souvenir Book 1937. A Daily Express publication.
The Crown is the Crown of England, St Edwards Crown.
Used for act of Coronation rich with Diamonds Emeralds
Sapphires. Rubies. And Pearls,
The Orb, and Royal Sceptre with the Cross it is surmounted
with a Magnificent Amethyst cut in Facets on which stands
a richly jewelled Cross. Gold centre fillet and Arch studded
with Clusters of Gems and outlined with Pearls.
The Sceptre with the Cross is the symbol of kingly power
and Justice. It is of Gold and embodies a great drop shaped
Star of Africa Diamond Amethyst at top bears a Cross patee
Containing large Emerald and encrusted with Diamonds
The Letter By Edward the Eighth renouncing the Throne
[Please all men take note what your ladies would like for
Christmas.]
I'm forever hopeful that i'll find one of these in the bottom of a box of stuff at a garage sale :)
If you do I am in Adelaide and willing to share
in any finds. Thanks ozmarty.
: - ) will do ...