Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee Medal 1897, commemorative medal, jubilee medal
Accession Number
NAM.2004-11-176-2
Description
Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee Medal 1897, Metropolitan Police. Awarded to J Pargiter, Metropolitan Police. Engraved on rim, 'P C J.PARGITER. Y. DIVN.' The Diamond Jubilee Medal was instituted in 1897 by Royal Warrant as a British decoration. 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
Events
Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria, 1887 (Ceremonial Events 1800-1899)
Units
