id help needed

[Eric Stahlhut]

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

[Eric Stahlhut]

[Eric Stahlhut]

[censlenov]

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.

Cheers

Chris

[Eric Stahlhut]

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 !

[Guest Rick Research]

Perhaps the "G.M" after Albert--later Edward VII's names = "Grand Master" and this has some Masonic (?) connection?

[Buterbrodov]

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

[Eric Stahlhut]

i do believe that yet another round of thanks is in order! :beer:

[wm5806]

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