Propaganda Poster Queen Elizabeth Coronation Regalia Majesty

Original vintage British propaganda poster issued by the National Savings Committee as a souvenir of the Coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II - The Coronation Regalia, on June 2, 1953. This poster features a portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II with portraits of all of her predecessors displayed as a frieze on the margins of the poster. The poster also shows the two Crowns, Swords, Spurs, Bracelets, the Ring, the Orb, the Sceptre and the Staff that the Queen received during the ceremony. The royal ceremony was opened to TV in a way never considered before. Televising the coronation was vetoed by both the Palace and Winston Churchill – but they were forced to bow to public opinion. TV ownership doubled and more than 27 million Britons crowded into their neighbours’ living rooms to watch the show. Printed for Her Majesty Stationery Office by Waterlow & Sons Limited, London & Dunstable. Text on poster reads: A souveinr of the Coronation of Her Majesty Elizabeth II The Coronation Regalia St. Edwar's Crown is a simple arched Crown of gold and precious stones dating from the Restoration in 1660. The cross surmounting it is decoratedf with two pear earrings which belonged to Queen Elizabeth I. This Crown is only used for the Coronation Ceremony. The Imperial State Crown, which is worn after the Coronation and at state openings of Parliament, is remade for each Sovereign. In the front is a large stone called "The Black Prince's Ruby." It also contains one of the smaller stones from the Cullinan Diamond and the Stuart Sapphire set in the back of the Crown. The Sapphire in the cross on top of the Crown came from the ring belonging to Edward the Confessor. The Sceptre with the Dove symbolises Mercy. The Royal Sceptre has at its head the largest cut diamond in the world which is known as "The Star of Africa". The Orb is a Sphere of jewelled gold surmounted by a cross. The Ampulla contains the Holy Oil for anointing the Sovereign and is of Pre-Restauration Date. The Anointing Spoon dates partly from the 13th Century and is the oldest piece of plate used at the Coronation. The Ring with which the Sovereign is wedded to her people. The Bracelets have not been used in The Coronation Service for several centuries. The Pointless Sword of "Mercy" called Curtana. Two Swords symbolising Justice to the Spirituality and the Temporality. The Sword of State is also carried at State Openings of Parliament. The Jewelled Sword which is worn by the Sovereign. The Staff of St.Edward which is borne as a memorial of Edward the Confessor. The Spurs with which the Sovereign's heels are touched by the Lord Great Chamberlain. Fair condition, folded as issued, tears and paper losses in margins, foxing. Country: UK, year of printing: 1953, designer: D. Wilding, size (cm): 74.5x49.5