Eric Stahlhut Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 (edited) hi, i posted this on a forum a long time ago and far, far away, but no one could come to a conclusive identification. i recently saw one for sale in a shop somewhere, which reminded me that i have one and still don't know what it is. it's nicely struck in silver gilt, ribbon is a pale blue watered silk what the heck is it? a jubille medal, or something struck to commemorate a royal visit to one of the colonies? Edited September 25, 2008 by Eric Stahlhut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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censlenov Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 It's a souvenir golden jubilee medal for the queens 50th year of reign hence the date of june 21st. Not the official medal so most likely a souvenir piece.CheersChris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Stahlhut Posted September 25, 2008 Author Share Posted September 25, 2008 wow, that was quick! thanks very much, chris! much obliged.boy, they sure don't make souveniers like they used to, i guess. it's a well made bauble!again, thank you for the info ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rick Research Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 Perhaps the "G.M" after Albert--later Edward VII's names = "Grand Master" and this has some Masonic (?) connection? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buterbrodov Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 http://www.letchworthshop.co.uk/products.p...9&g2=706319 Trevor.I.Harris"The Medals and Jewels of British Freemasonry" P.53 #212 1887 Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Stahlhut Posted September 26, 2008 Author Share Posted September 26, 2008 i do believe that yet another round of thanks is in order! :beer: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wm5806 Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 I know I'm a little late in responding to this 'challenge', but I can confirm that it is a Masonic jewel struck to commemorate Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee in 1887.All Brethren in a Lodge under the United Grand Lodge of England (....and Wales!) at the time of the event would have been entitled to wear it.Hope that helps,Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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