Queen victoria diamond jubilee medal geni family tree. The queen victoria diamond jubilee medal is described as gilt. The golden jubilee medal was instituted in 1887 by royal warrant as a british decoration to be awarded to participants of queen victoria s golden jubilee celebrations. Queen victoria diamond jubilee medal 1897 bronze, chocolate brown finish, obverse illustrating a leftfacing bust of queen victoria of 1897 surrounded by the inscription victoria annvm regni sexagesimvm feliciter clavdit xx ivnmdcccxcvii, reverse wit. The medallion we feature on this page is the official medallion, struck by the royal mint. Army headquarters, india on 22 november, 1879, ali khan led. The medal was awarded to those involved in the official celebrations of queen victorias diamond jubilee, including members of the royal family, royal household and government officials, as well as envoys, foreign ambassadors and colonial prime ministers. Queen victorias diamond jubilee museum of the order of. Unfollow queen victoria jubilee medal to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
Queen victorias diamond jubilee medallions in 1897 queen victoria passed a landmark that no reigning monarch had managed since or before the norman. Great britain 1897 gold 55mm queen victoria diamond jubilee medal bhm3506 ngc ms61 approx. Antique queen victoria diamond jubilee plate 1897empress. Queen victoria diamond jubilee medal 1897 online medals. Bowcher for spink, crowned draped bust of queen victoria profile left, rev.
Great britain 1897 gold 55mm queen victoria diamond. This marked the 60th year of queen victoria s reign in england. Hand painted colour applied to the transfer print outline. According to frontier and overseas expeditions from india 1908, intelligence branch, division of the chief of staff. Obverse the obverse features the veiled bust of the old head victoria with the inscription. Queen victoria, diamond jubilee, bronze medal, 1897, by f. Queen victoria 18371897 diamond jubilee commemorative medal. Antique queen victoria diamond jubilee plate 1897empress of india queen 24. The british royal mint struck medals for both events and the 1897 official medal for the diamond jubilee is very stunning with a simplistic design. The young bust would be used on victoria s coinage for the first fifty years of her reign.
If you prefer to pay by cheque or postal order, i will only post goods when this has cleared. In between, the jubilee bust that was designed for her golden jubilee was utilized. A doulton lambeth stoneware queen victoria commemorative jug, commemorating, queen victoria s jubilee with portrait panels of the young victoria and of the mature queen, applied dei gratia victoria queen and empress 18371897 and she wrought her peop. Reverse the reverse depicts the famous young head portrait of queen victoria with the date of her accession. The medal was awarded to richard seddon, premier of new zealand, who attended the jubilee celebrations in.
Some items may not have the cap and therefore are great for personal use, but not as a gift. Australia western australia perth jubilee of queen victoria 1887 ad mint. This term is generally used in the antique world to describe the finish of applying a thin layer of gold, or gold leaf to an object. Medal commemorating the diamond jubilee of queen victoria. The first royal celebration that we have an extensive account of is queen victoria s diamond jubilee which was held on 22 nd june 1897. A commemorative medal for the diamond jubilee of queen victoria. For victorias golden jubilee in 1887 and for her diamond jubilee in 1897, there was a great outpouring of goodwill from the british public towards the queen with huge parades and banquets in her honor. The medal was awarded to members of the royal family and the court, guests at the celebrations of queen victoria s diamond jubilee and the soldiers and sailors that paraded that day in london.
Jubilee medal for sale in uk 66 used jubilee medals. Queen elizabeth ii diamond jubilee medal wikimili, the. The duty is given substantial coverage in the edition of first aid published in july that year first aid includes reports from several senior figures in st john ambulance who give accounts of the day from the perspective of their districts. Detailed information about the coin medal, queen victoria jubilee, exonumia, with pictures and collection and swap management. Queen victoria diamond jubilee medal military wiki fandom. Unfollow diamond jubilee medal to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Diamond jubilee of queen victoria medal bowcher, frank. Military recipients included selected officers, sailors and soldiers of the royal navy and army, and the indian and colonial contingents, that participated in jubilee. Gold medals were awarded to members of the royal family and personal guests. The veiled head would be used on her majestys coinage from 1893 until her death. Make offer 1897 gold great britain queen victoria diamond jubilee medal ngc ms 60. Detailed information about the coin medal, victoria diamond jubilee norwich, exonumia, with pictures and collection and swap management. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
The golden jubilee medal was instituted in 1887 by royal warrant as a british decoration to be awarded to participants of queen victorias golden jubilee. The medal was awarded to members of the royal family and the court, guests and dignitaries present at the celebrations of queen victoria s diamond jubilee and to selected soldiers and sailors who formed the ju. The medals were struck in two sizes, large 56 mm and small 21mm, in gold, silver and copper. Queen victoria s diamond jubilee in 1897 was celebrated the great enthusiasm throughout the british empire. The royal mint did not produce a british 1897 diamond jubilee coin. The jubilee police medal 1887 was issued to all ranks of the metropolitan and city of london police forces, who were involved in the jubilee parade and.
The diamond jubilee medal was struck in three medals gold, silver and bronze. The diamond jubilee medal was instituted in 1897 by royal warrant as a british decoration. The queen victoria diamond jubilee medal 1897 jubilee medal was a commemorative medal commissioned to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the coronation of queen victoria which took place 28 june 1838. The queens diamond jubilee medal commemorates the 60th anniversary of the accession of her majesty queen elizabeth the second to the throne as queen of canada. A queen victoria diamond jubilee commemorative medal 18371897. The medal was awarded to members of the royal family and the. Victoria by the grace of god, queen of britian, defender of the faith and empress of india and to commemorate sixty years of her reign.
Soldiers of the queen indian cavalry officers queens. Queen victoria diamond jubilee in 19th century british historical. The medal is administered by the chancellery of honours at rideau hall. A queen victoria diamond jubilee commemorative medal 18371897 white metal, obverse illustrating the leftfacing bust of queen victoria surrounded by the inscription victoria regina et imperatrix and engraver marked m. What is the value of an 1887 british queen victoria. Medal diamond jubilee of queen victoria, celebration. On offer is this antique queen victoria diamond jubilee 1897 plate. A queen victoria diamond jubilee commemorative medal 1837. It prompted many australian local governments to issue commemorative medals. Shop from the worlds largest selection and best deals for medals. The medal was awarded to members of the royal family and the court, guests and dignitaries present at the celebrations of queen victoria s diamond jubilee and to selected soldiers and sailors who formed the jubilee parade in london the medal followed the golden jubilee medal, issued ten years. The medal was awarded to members of the royal family and the court, guests and dignitaries present at the celebrations of queen victoria s diamond jubilee and to selected soldiers and sailors who formed the jubilee parade in london.
The longest reign in english history 1837 1897, australia, canada, south africa, india is on the obverse, with county borough of salford mottram mayor engraved on the reverse. Royal arms with supporters above, with sprays around giving the names of fifty five territories in two concentric circles, the british empire, peace love and union, 76 mm, bhm3511, good extremely fine. The medal was struck to celebrate queen victoria s golden jubilee, the 50th anniversary of her reign. Queen victoria diamond jubilee medal, 1897 collections online. You have a 1897 diamond jubilee of queen victoria medal. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.