Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee Medal 1887

 

The Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee Medal 1887 was a commemorative medal commissioned to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the coronation of Queen Victoria which took place 28 June 1838.

 

Gold medals were awarded to members of the Royal Family and personal guests. Silver medals went to members of the Royal Household, government ministers, senior officials, certain foreign visitors and naval and army officers involved in the celebrations. Bronze medals went to certain NCOs and other ranks involved in parades of the review at Spithead.

 

A separate medal was awarded to members of the City of London or Metropolitan Police who took part in the celebrations and parades.

 

It is not known how many medals were issued.

 

 

The medal is circular, 30mm in diameter and struck in either gold, silver or bronze. The obverse of this medal bears the crowned bust of Queen Victoria and the inscription; ‘VICTORIA D.G. REGINA ET IMPERATRIX F.D.’.

 

The reverse contains the inscription; 'IN COMMEMORATION OF THE 50TH YEAR OF THE REIGN OF QUEEN VICTORIA 21 JUNE 1887' within a wreath and surmounted with a crown.

 

The ribbon suspender is a plain ring attached to the medal by a small loop that surmounts the medal.

 

The medal was issued un-named.

 

In regards to the police issue, the medal was also circular, 36mm in diameter and struck in bronze. The obverse of this medal bears the head of Queen Victoria and the inscription; 'VICTORIA REGINA'.

 

There were two different reverses for this award with either the inscription; 'CITY OF LONDON POLICE' or; 'METROPOLITAN POLICE', surrounding a wreath within which are the words 'JUBILEE OF HER MAJESTY QUEEN VICTORIA' and the date; '1887' below.

 

The ribbon suspender is of the plain, straight and non-swivelling style attached to the medal via a claw mount.

 

The recipient’s details can be found on the medal’s rim engraved in upright or sloping capital letters.

 

 

General Issue

 

 

The ribbon is 32mm wide and white in colour with a blue stripe towards either edge.

 

Police Issue

 

 

The ribbon is 32mm wide and dark blue in colour.

 

 

When the Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee Medal was issued 10 years later, those who had already received the Golden Jubilee Medal were awarded the '1897' clasp which was sewn to the ribbon.

 

Further relevant historical context can be found at the foot of this entry.

 

 

 

* It should be noted that the values quoted above reflect the average price that a medal dealer may expect to sell this medal for - please see the ‘things you should know’ web page for more details about valuing medals.

 

 

This section contains information on the following:-

 

- The Golden Jubilee Of Queen Victoria.

 

The Golden Jubilee Of Queen Victoria - The Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom was celebrated on 20 June 1887. Victoria marked the fiftieth anniversary of her accession on 20 June 1887 with a banquet to which 50 European kings and princes were invited.

 

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