British Victorian Queen Victoria 60th Anniversary Medal

The British Victorian Queen Victoria 60th Anniversary Medal is a commemorative medal issued in 1897 to mark the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria, celebrating her 60-year reign from 1837 to 1897. The medal was awarded to members of the British armed forces and selected public servants who participated in the Jubilee celebrations. Typically, the medal is struck in silver or bronze and features the effigy of Queen Victoria on the obverse, with the inscription commemorating the anniversary. The reverse commonly bears the inscription “In Commemoration of the 60th Year of the Reign of Queen Victoria, 20 June 1897,” surrounded by a laurel wreath or related insignia. Recipients would wear the medal on a suspension ribbon, typically blue with white stripes. This item represents a significant moment in British history and serves as a historical artifact from the late Victorian era.