Official badge, King Georges Jubilee Trust
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Official badge, King Georges Jubilee Trust
Official badge, King Georges Jubilee Trust, worn by a boy scout while selling the Approved Souvenir Coronation Programme for the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey, London on 2 June 1953. Date: 1953
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1953 Approved Badge Celebrations Circular Coronation Jubilee Official Programme Sale Seller Selling Souvenir Trust Westminster Elizabeth Scout Scouting Scouts
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In this evocative black-and-white photograph, a young Boy Scout proudly wears the Official Badge of the King George's Jubilee Trust as he sells the Approved Souvenir Coronation Programme for the Coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The scene takes place outside Westminster Abbey in London on the historic day of June 2, 1953. The Jubilee Trust badge, circular in shape and prominently displayed on the scout's left chest, bears the image of King George VI, the monarch who reigned during World War II and whose jubilee was celebrated in 1935. The trust was established to mark his silver jubilee and to provide opportunities for disabled people to enjoy outings and holidays. The Boy Scout's uniform is adorned with the red and white colours of the Scouting movement, symbolizing bravery and purity. The scout's determined expression and the stack of souvenir programmes at his feet suggest a successful sales pitch. The Coronation Programme, an essential keepsake for the momentous occasion, features the order of events, speeches, and photographs of the day. This photograph captures the spirit of the 1950s, an era of post-war optimism and celebration. The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II marked the beginning of a new chapter in British history, and the image of the Boy Scout selling the souvenir programme outside Westminster Abbey is a poignant reminder of the communal pride and excitement that surrounded this significant event.
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