1897 Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee Medal. Circular, silver. Obverse the crowned bust of Queen Victoria with title "Victoria D.G. Regina Et Imperatrix F.D." Reverse a Queen's crown atop title "In Commemoration of the 60th Year of the Reign of Queen Victoria 21 June 1897" surrounded by wreath of roses, thistles, shamrocks. Suspender of small ring at top. Ribbon is garter blue with pale blue edge stripes, 2.9 x 9 cms.
Made/Created
Date made
1897
Notes
Early Date: 1897
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Transcription
No accession number on medal: mounted in group of five medals. Stamped into rim: "Lt. Col. Sam Hughes 45th Regt"
