British Queen Victoria 60th Anniversary Commemorative Medal Full Size

The British Queen Victoria 60th Anniversary Commemorative Medal Full Size marks the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria in 1897, celebrating her sixty years on the throne. This circular medal was issued to military personnel, officials, and dignitaries present during the anniversary celebrations. It features a crowned, veiled effigy of Queen Victoria facing left on the obverse, with a Latin inscription commemorating the years of her reign. The reverse typically carries the Royal Cypher and the dates “1837-1897.” The medal is made of silver and is suspended from a broad dark blue ribbon edged with narrow white stripes. Measuring approximately 36mm in diameter, it reflects typical Victorian-era craftsmanship. The Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee Medal is historically significant as part of British ceremonial awards, representing participation in a notable royal event. This full-size version is suited for collectors of military medals and those interested in late 19th-century British history.