1837-1897 Army & Navy Queen Victoria 60th Anniversary Medal. 50mm. Rare Original Case.
1837-1897 Army & Navy Queen Victoria 60th Anniversary Medal.
Silver-plated pewter medallion in excellent condition. Some wear to the original cardboard case (very rare).
Obverse : Crowned, laureate, veiled, and draped bust left, wearing earring and necklace; FB monogram on truncation of shoulder.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA D: G: BRITT: REGINA F: D: IND: IMP:/IN ? COMMEMOR ? AN ? REG ? SEXAGESIMI
MDCCCXCVII
Engraver: Frank Bowcher
Reverse : Union Jack on flagpole topped by crown and lion; in background, lighthouse to near left, steam ships to far left and right; in exergue, crowned royal coat-of-arms between two crowns and above banner with inscription.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SPINK & SON LONDON
ARMY 1837-1897 NAVY.
Engraver: Frank Bowcher
Mint : Spink & Son Ltd, London, United Kingdom (1826-date)
Diameter (medal) : 50mm
