Name/Title
King George V Silver Jubilee MedalEntry/Object ID
98.21.08Description
A circular, silver medal 1.25 inches in diameter. For mounting there a ring attaches to a double scroll claw on the upper edge of the medal.
The obverse features the conjoined effigies of King George V and Queen Mary, crowned and robed, facing left. The legend around the top edge reads GEORGE · V · AND · QUEEN · MARY · MAY · VI · MCMXXV ·
The reverse displays the Royal Cypher GVR surmounted by an Imperial Crown and on the left is the date MAY 6 / 1910 in two lines, and on the right the date: MAY 6 / 1935. The border is ornate.
The red ribbon is 1.25 inches wide, with three narrow stripes dark blue, white, and dark blue at each edge.
Court mounted on boardUse
The commemorative medal struck to mark the Silver Jubilee of King George V in 1935.Context
This medal was to mark the 25th year of the accession of King George V to the throne.
7,500 were awarded to Canadians
