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NameQueen Victoria Diamond Jubilee Medal, 1897
ProductionClement Emptmeyer; engraver; 1897; England
Royal Mint; manufacturer(s); 1897; England
Royal Mint; manufacturer(s); 1897; England
Classificationmedals
Materialssilver, silk
Dimensions31mm
Registration NumberNU003586
Credit lineGift of Dame Elizabeth Knox Gilmer, 1955
Overview
Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee medal, 1897'. The medal was awarded to Richard Seddon, Premier of New Zealand, who attended the Jubilee celebrations in London, and was appointed by the Queen to membership of her Privy Council.
Obv: Head of Queen Victoria ["Old Head"]. Rev: Crown and laurel wreath. Ribbon: blue and white vertical stripes.