Diamond Jubilee biscuit tin

Diamond Jubilee biscuit tin as supplied to British military personnel serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, including the Royal Navy. The tin has mauve-coloured sides and a turquoise lid. As received, it contained tea bags and a packet of biscuits. The lid has coloured badges of the Army, Navy and Air Force and is inscribed: 'EXULTATION & JUBILATION, THE QUEEN'S DIAMOND JUBILEE UNITED SERVICES TIN.' The lion and unicorn are shown wearing garlands of flowers and dancing, their crowns are falling off. The ends of the tin are decorated with the royal arms in colour and in gold letters: 'THE QUEEN'S DIAMOND JUBILEE 1952-2012'. On the front in gold letters: 'FORTNUM & MASON, PICCADILLY SINCE 1707'. The base of the tin has information about ingredients and weight of the contents.

Object Details

ID: ZBA5119
Collection: Food and related equipment
Type: Biscuit Tin
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Fortnum & Mason
Places: London
Date made: 2012
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 70 mm x 142 mm x 104 mm
Parts: Diamond Jubilee biscuit tin