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Jubilee Medal, Queen Victoria 1887
Awarded to Admiral of the 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.
Fisher was at the time Director of Naval Ordnance and Torpedoes at the Admiralty.
Fisher was at the time Director of Naval Ordnance and Torpedoes at the Admiralty.
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Object details
| ID: | MED2721 |
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| 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 |