Diamond Jubilee biscuit tin base

Diamond Jubilee biscuit tin as supplied to British military personnel serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, including the Royal Navy. The tin base has mauve-coloured sides. The short sides of the base are decorated with the royal arms in colour and written in gold letters: 'THE QUEEN'S DIAMOND JUBILEE 1952-2012'. On the long sides of the base is written in gold letters: 'FORTNUM & MASON, PICCADILLY SINCE 1707'. The bottom of the base has information about ingredients and weight of the contents.

Object Details

ID: ZBA5119.2
Type: Biscuit Tin Base
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Fortnum & Mason
Date made: 2012
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 60 mm x 142 mm x 102 mm
Parts: Diamond Jubilee biscuit tin (Biscuit Tin)
  • Diamond Jubilee biscuit tin base (Biscuit Tin Base) (ZBA5119.2)