Diamond Jubilee Medal, Queen Victoria 1897

Awarded to William Charles Primmer RN (1853-1928). Obverse: Bust of Queen Victoria (left) Legend: 'VICTORIA D.G. REGINA ET IMPERATRIX F.D.' Reverse: Within a wreath of roses, shamrocks and thistles surmounted by the Imperial crown. Inscription: 'IN COMMEMORATION OF THE 60TH YEAR OF THE REIGN OF QUEEN VICTORIA 20 JUNE 1897'. Fitted with a loop, ring and a blue ribbon with two white stripes. Mounted on a bar with seven others.

Issued in bronze to royal servants. William Charles Primmer Warrant Officer, Keeper of the Royal Cabins and Steward RN - HMY 'Alexandra' and HMY 'Osborne'.

Object Details

ID: MED2598
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Jubilee medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Emptmeyer, Clemens
Events: Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee, 1896-1897
Date made: 1897
People: Primmer, William Charles
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 30 mm