Jubilee Medal, Queen Victoria 1887

Awarded to Adm Fleet John Arbuthnot Fisher (1841-1920). 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 50TH YEAR OF THE REIGN OF QUEEN VICTORIA 21 JUNE 1887'. Bar: '1897'. Fitted with a loop, ring and a blue ribbon with two white stripes. Mounted on a bar for wearing with six other medals.

Object details

ID: MED2721
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Jubilee medal
Materials: Silver; Silk
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Emptmeyer, Clemens
Events: Jubilee of Queen Victoria, 1887
Date made: 1887
People: Fisher, John Arbuthnot
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 30 mm