1837-1887 VGJ Queen Victoria Jubilee Medal | Coins & Paper Money, Exonumia, Medals | eBay! Plaques Bois Durci plaque, 'Prince Albert' and 'Queen Victoria, a/f ' wall plaque made from wood dust and blood, bois durci, Three various Queen Victoria jubilee glass plates 1887, 20 cm diameterlargest, Bronze figure, of Queen Victoria with seated lion holding a wreath, Antique Queen Victoria Bakelite vesta case, Jubilee Queen Victoria perfume bottle, finely etched remembrance of Jubilee 1887 with Victoria to front. Private. Clasps are usually referred to as bars. Both the standard jubilee medal and the mayors and provosts version were awarded unnamed.[4]. Above, two cherubs displaying shields inscribed MDCCCLXXXVII and MDCCCXXXVII and V.R.I. [1], Queen Victoria's golden jubilee celebrations, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Queen_Victoria_Golden_Jubilee_Medal&oldid=1091168409, Members of the Royal Family, Royal Household, officials, colonial and foreign representatives. Height 15 cm, and shorter, The illustrated London News 1901 one large hard cover illustrated volume covering 'The Funeral Procession of Queen Victoria', 42 cm x 36 cm approx, Glorious Reign of Queen Victoria 1837-1901 one large illustrated volume with full page plates, published by the illustrated London News, 102 pages, 42 x 31 cm approx, Of Royal Interest: a gold memorial stickpin for John Brown presented by Queen Victoria Circa 1883, the circular disc with a portrait in profile of Brown, flanked by the initials JB and with his date of death, 1883 beneath, the reverse with 'From Vri' in, 19th century cast iron based bust of Queen Victoria fuel lamp, Queen Victoria (1819-1901), rare Christmas card from HM Queen Victoria to her grand-daughter Princess Irene of Hesse and Rhine (1866-1953), 'To my darling Irene with every good wish & blessing for Christmas from her devoted Grandmama VRI 1888', 1887 Queen Victoria Jubilee bronze medallion (8 cm diameter) 1837-1887 signed a Scharff, A Victorian parcel-gilt silver chalice, the cylindrical bowl with matted band, engraved with laurel framed crest of a Queen above a banderole, Honor Deo, raised on a knopped stem from a circular spreading foot, engraved to commemorate the Jubilee of, Queen Victoria 1837-1897, the Empire of which the Sun Never sets 1837-1897 mug, Doulton Burslem Queen Victoria diamond jubilee beaker, Aynsley Queen Victoria diamond jubilee mug, Queen Victoria commemorative silver medallion, 1837 and 1887, diamond Jubilee. The Fleet consisted of 21 battleships and 53 cruisers, in addition to numerous smaller craft, and the Prince of Wales inspected the ships from the Royal Yacht Victoria and Albert.. CAD $20.00. Ribbons: Medals are worn suspended from their own specific ribbons. Please browse the results of our past auctions using the navigation tools above. The medal was instituted in 1887 by Royal Warrant as an awarded to participants of the 50th anniversary celebrations of Victorias accession to the throne. 42. A public holiday for the Diamond Jubilee was declared on Tuesday, 22 June. Queen Victoria viewed a new clock placed in Holy Trinity Church, Windsor to commemorate her Diamond Jubilee. 41. It has taken several years but I have finally obtained all three Queen Victoria Jubilee Medals of 1887. The medal was awarded to members of the Royal Family and the court, guests at the celebrations of Queen Victoria's golden jubilee and the soldiers and sailors that paraded that day in London. Reserved, A gold medal commemorating the 1897 Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria showing her profile facing to the left. DIERVM Queen Victoria was given a pearl and diamond brooch with a pearl centre and drop from present and former members of Her Majestys Household. Please enter your password, it must be 8 or more characters, I agree to Terms and Conditions and Privacy Statement, Many exclusive records, found only on our site, 1 on 1 Personal assistance from military photo and document experts, Access to Orbats mapping tool, allowing you to trace your WW1 ancestors steps. Below are 60 facts about the celebrations in 1897, Queen Victoria departs from Buckingham Palace at the start of the Diamond Jubilee procession through London, 22 June 1897 The Royal Collection, Official portrait photograph of Queen Victoria taken for her Diamond Jubilee. Carter's Price Guide to Antiques in Australasia is Registered Trademark of John Furphy Pty. London Coins holds auctions every three months with a dedicated section for English Bulk Lots. Numista does not buy or sell coins or metal. The only previous Diamond Jubilee celebrated by a British monarch took place in 1897, when Queen Victoria marked 60 years of her reign. Gratia. MINT High Grade 1887 Queen Victoria Full Silver Crown, Jubilee Head, NGC AU58. The Jubilee Medal 1887, also known as the Golden Jubilee Medal 1887, was instituted by Royal Warrant in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Queen Victoria's accession to the throne on June 21, 1887. Three pupils from the British Orphan school gave the Queen, their patron, a bouquet. 1887 Victoria Jubilee Sovereign. 15. Queen Victoria left Buckingham Palace at 11.15am on the morning of Tuesday 22 June to proceed through London, for the purpose of seeing Her People and of Receiving their Congratulations on having attained the Sixtieth Anniversary of Her Majestys Reign. View GB4177 Add to Compare. Edge. Script: Latin. The Queen and the Commonwealth: an introduction, The Commonwealth Realms and the Diamond Jubilee, Correspondence to The Queen in Diamond Jubilee Year. She playfully swung her parasol from one side to the other to counter the confetti shower. Afterwards, she drove between the lines of steam and manual fire engines. The clasps carry side flanges to enable them to be attached to the medal and riveted to each other, so that new ones can be attached as earned. There were Golden Jubilee celebrations in the United Kingdom and the wider British Empire and Dominions, including Canada. After the short service, Queen Victoria stopped at Mansion House to be Welcomed in to the City of London by the Lord Mayor. 2023 John Furphy Pty. Boeuf braise was served at the Royal Luncheon, attended by the guests who had travelled in the carriage procession to St. Pauls Cathedral. Clasp: A bronze clasp inscribed 1897, attached to the suspension bar of the 1887 medal. The Platinum Jubilee medal is part . The Golden Jubilee was the occasion of the first Colonial Conference, a forerunner of modern-day Commonwealth Heads of Government . This index is based on the data of Numista members collections. 1837 King George VI Medallion . 65.00. The ribbon is garter blue with wide white stripes towards each edge. Purchase 22ct gold Queen Victoria Jubilee Head Sovereign 1887 to 1893 from a trusted Royal Mint coin retailer with free UK insured delivery. This gilt medal was one of many issued by local organistions to commemorate the occasion. Struck as part of a new coinage in gold and silver to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria, 1837-1887. It was also a holiday in India and at all Foreign Places where British subjects were resident. This item will be posted through the Global Shipping Program and includes international tracking. 20 JUNE 1897 within a garland of roses, shamrock and thistles. Officers, soldiers, sailors of the naval and military contingents participation in jubilee activities. 1897 COMMEMORATIVE QUEEN VICTORIA DIAMOND JUBILEE MEDAL. On 20 June 1897, Queen Victoria wrote in her diary: How well I remember this day 60 years ago when I was called from my bed by dear Mama to receive the news of my accession.. Queen Victoria Jubilee 1887 Queen & Empress Medallion. These were first made of silk but cotton was increasingly used as the nineteenth century developed. Jubilee bust of Queen Victoria facing left; VICTORIA DEI GRATIA. 21. Era: 1887. Obverse: Displays a left facing bust of . It ranges from 0 to 100, 0 meaning a very common coin or banknote and 100 meaning a rare coin or banknote among Numista members. Translation: QUEEN VICTORIA'S JUBILEE ALWAYS FAITHFUL EXETER 1887 PRAISE BE TO GOD . Translation: Victoria by . IN DEXTERA Medal alignment . Established - 1887. These coins have been certified by PCGS as being AU-58. The obverse bust of Queen Victoria was designed by Sir Joseph Edgar Boehm, and the reverse wreath by Clemens Emptmayer. Gowerton Sunday School, Wales, British Royalty Souvenir Collectible. Members of the Royal Family, Royal Household, officials, colonial and foreign representatives. Buy exonumia from the United Kingdom at eBay. In the inner circle portrait of queen Victoria to left in veil and crown. This index is based on the data of Numista members collections. 1887 QUEEN VICTORIA GOLDEN JUBILEE (DAYLESFORD) MEDAL. Queen Victoria Jubilee Medal 1887, in Bronze (with clasp). The route back to Buckingham Palace included crossing London Bridge and over Westminster Bridge, before travelling back to the Palace along the Mall. Ribbons: Medals are worn suspended from their own specific ribbons. According to the Court Circular for that day Her Majesty returned a most gracious answer on both occasions. QUEEN VICTORIA'S JUBILEE SEMPER FIDELIS EXETER 1887 LAUS DEO . Queen Victoria ruled the British Empire for nearly 64 years, after ascending the throne just weeks after turning 18. Click here for more info. Queen Victoria made two public visits on the Isle of Wight near her home Osborne House. 37. Buy exonumia from the United Kingdom at eBay. This fascinating collection of books and autographs will delight you with a. Just below the left shoulder is the City Police Queen Victoria Jubilee Medal of 1887, on a blue ribbon. Medals in gold, silver and bronze had been given in Queen Victorias Golden Jubilee year. George William de Saulles, Lettering: Usually the first earned Clasp is closest to the medal, so that the latest earned should be at the top, although they can be found in the wrong order. Plaques Bois Durci plaque, 'Prince Albert' and 'Queen Victoria, a/f . Medal awarded to Mayors and Provosts in silver, Adelaide Jubilee International Exhibition, Alice, Grand Duchess of Hesse and by Rhine, Helena, Princess Christian of Schleswig-Holstein, Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn, Prince Edward, Duke of Kent and Strathearn, Princess Victoria of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld, Feodora, Princess of Hohenlohe-Langenburg, King George III and Queen Charlotte Jubilee Medal, Police Medal for King's visit to Scotland, Elizabeth R: A Year in the Life of the Queen, The Coronation Theatre: Portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II, Platinum Jubilee Celebration: A Gallop Through History, The Bahamas Platinum Jubilee Sailing Regatta, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Queen_Victoria_Diamond_Jubilee_Medal&oldid=1116816959, Orders, decorations, and medals of the United Kingdom, 1897 establishments in the United Kingdom, Short description with empty Wikidata description, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0. Related Material. Thu, Feb 01, 2018, 4:10 PM. She married her first cousin Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha in the Chapel Royal, St James' Palace on 10th February 1840. Description - The medal itself was struck in bronze, with a diameter of 36mm. 58mm. Oliver Cromwell 1658; G.B. Legend in 2 lines under it. Usually the first earned Clasp is closest to the medal, so that the latest earned should be at the top, although they can be found in the wrong order. These were first made of silk but cotton was increasingly used as the nineteenth century developed. A 1911 GV Visit to Ireland Medal $160. Queen Victoria was given a bamboo walking stick with a tortoise-shell handle from a Mrs. Kendall. GB and World includes GB (6) Crown 1844 Cinquefoil stop on edge Near Fine. In 1887, the Queen's Golden Jubilee, . Manufactory: The Royal Mint (London, founded 886 CE ) Date: 1887. Great Britain: 1837-1887 Victoria Jubilee Medal Add to Cart. The Jubilee Medal 1887, also known as the Golden Jubilee Medal 1887, was instituted by Royal Warrant in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Queen Victoria's accession to the throne on June 21, 1887. Clasps - one. 36. This website uses cookies. It was awarded to those involved in the official celebrations, including members of the Royal Family, Royal Household . Product Details. Victoria Queen & Empress' and 'She Wrought Her People Lasting Good', cobalt, olive green and brown glaze, impressed marks, Victorian style Vulcanite Queen Victoria mourning cameo. On 20 June 1887, Queen Victoria marked the 50th anniversary of her accession to the throne. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Queen Victoria Regina Golden Jubilee 1837-1887 Canada's Tribute Pin / Brooch at the best online prices at eBay! 51. City of London Police medal 1887 Jubilee of Queen Victoria in bronze, awarded to PC 710 D.KENNEDY VF in wooden box, Robert Ferguson M.P. QUEEN VICTORIA, GOLDEN JUBILEE GOLD MEDAL 1887. with 1897 bar in gold for the Diamond Jubilee, with bow denoting to be worn by a lady, contact marks, good very fine. Frame size 30 x 25 cm. from. Quick view. Buy exonumia from the United Kingdom at eBay, Numista type number (https://en.numista.com/help/what-is-the-n-number-visible-in-the-catalogue-33.html). QUEEN VICTORIA EARLY PIN BADGE VERY RARE L@@K. 13.00 + 2.50 Postage. a British engraver of the Victorian era most notable for his work on the gold and silver coinage struck for the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria in 1887 and the bronze coinage of 1860 with the second head portrait, in use from 1860 to 1894. 33. Get the best deals on Victoria Medal when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. Summary. To mark the Diamond Jubilee, a special commemorative medal was conferred on members of the Royal Family, Royal Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen of Queen Victorias and other Households. &c. Patron of Science, Literature and Art 1836, Memorial Medal by F.Bain 48mm diameter, in white metal GEF . We add around 200,000 new records each month. Their own colours often have a symbolic significance: the equal stripes of the 1939 to 1945 Star, for example, are dark blue to represent the service of the Royal and Merchant Navies, red, to represent that of the Armies and light blue to represent that of Air Forces. 56. / Crowned cruciform shields around Star of the Garter, sceptres in angles; date above; BRITT: REG: FID: DEF . Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee of 1887 marked a limited return to public view following her near total isolation after her husband's death in 1861. Lettering: View GB4182 Add to Compare. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google She visited Newport on 24 July and Cowes on 27 July. To receive the next London Coins auction catalogue join our mailing list. This medal was issued by the Art Union of London, an organisation that encouraged public interest in the arts and also celebrated its own Golden Jubilee in 1887. 8. The medals were made in two . $85.00. READ MORE 895 Empress of India. . A clasp inscribed "1897" was issued to holders of the Golden Jubilee Medal 1887 who attended the Diamond Jubilee 10 years later. Contains .2354 oz actual Gold weight. Presented by Queen Victoria to Umsheti. 1837-1887 VGJ Queen Victoria Jubilee Medal | Coins & Paper Money, Exonumia, Medals | eBay! FREE shipping. [Obverse designed by Sir Joseph Edgar Boehm]. REGINA ET IMPERATRIX F.D. The reverse bears the eight line inscription IN COMMEMORATION OF THE 50TH YEAR OF THE REIGN OF QUEEN VICTORIA 21 JUNE 1887 set below a crown and a wreath made up of thistles, roses and shamrocks tied at the base by ribbon. The obverse of the medal bears the crowned and veiled effigy of Queen Victoria facing left with the surrounding inscription VICTORIA D.G. See also The medal's obverse side shows a veiled Queen Victoria profile and the inscription VICTORIA REGINA. The 1887 Jubilee was commemorated with a specially commissioned statue bust by Francis John Williamson; an official medal, awarded to participants in the celebrations and new Royal Mail stamps, the first to be issued in two colours. The ribbon is garter blue with wide white stripes towards each edge. The Royal Collection 2012, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, A photograph showing Queen Victoria travelling by carriage through the crowds at a Diamond Jubilee garden party in the gardens of Buckingham Palace, 1897. Obv: VICTORIA D. G. REGINA ET IMPERATRIX F D Rev: IN COMMEMORATION OF THE 50TH YEAR OF THE REIGN OF QUEEN VICTORIA 21 JUNE 1887, Copyright 2023 Medalbook. 1887 Queen Victoria Jubilee Medal 38mm. Medium: Silver. A large Victorian period wax seal, of Queen Victoria and attendants. The cheering was quite deafening and every face seemed to be filled with joy.. Melbourne was no exception. 2.20 + 4.99 Postage. Queen Victoria drove through Windsor one evening during her Diamond Jubilee celebrations and assembled crowds pelted her with confetti. Obverse. All rights reserved. On 22 June 1897, Queen Victoria wrote in her diary: A never to be forgotten day. 58. A very well connected member of the Royal Household, Over 60 service . Object details. Free shipping on many items | Browse your favorite brands | affordable prices. LONGI- The streets of London were illuminated on the night of 22 June and bonfires were lit simultaneously on hills all over the country. A variety with different borders and truncation of this medal engraved at the edge 'to W. J. Tucker 21st June committee' is known. Buy exonumia from the United Kingdom at eBay, Numista type number (https://en.numista.com/help/what-is-the-n-number-visible-in-the-catalogue-33.html). The first commemorative medals in Alberta were awarded in 2005, marking Alberta's 100th anniversary of its entry into Confederation. Gold medal, 58mm, Jubilee bust left, VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX, R. Enthroned figure of Empire facing, flanked by standing figures of Science, Letters and Art, opposite, those of Industrie, Agriculture. Members of the naval, military and colonial contingents attending the Jubilee, This page was last edited on 2 June 2022, at 16:25. Australia South Australia Penols Queen Victoria Jubilee medal 1887 (AD) Mint: Stokes & Martin Artist: Harry Stokes Medals presented by John Ridoch and William McPherson List Price: 6,750.00. Suspender - Straight. Designer Obverse side was designed by Sir Joseph Edgar Boehm and the reverse designed by Clemens Emptmayer. Victoria's Golden Jubilee. Her Majesty was not present but represented by The Prince of Wales. Queen Victoria 1887 Jubilee medal in bronze. Values in the table above are expressed in EUR. During 1887 and 1897 the issuing of medallions proliferated, especially those commemorating royal occasions, such as the golden and diamond jubilees of Queen Victoria's reign. The Queen Victoria Jubilee Medal 1897 was instituted in commemoration of the 60th Anniversary of Queen Victoria's accession to the throne during the Diamond Jubilee on June 20, 1897. . Jubilee Medal 1897, Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee, bronze gilt, mounted for wear as issued on silk ribbon and wearing pin. 22. On 16th July, Queen Victoria wrote a letter of thanks expressing her gratitude to her people for the spontaneous and universal outburst of loyal attachment and real affection which she had experienced during her Diamond Jubilee. View GB4178 Add to Compare. The medal for mayors and provosts is a lozenge, 40 by 48 millimetres (1.6in 1.9in), bearing a trefoil pattern, with a circular centre that depicts the portrait of the older Queen on the obverse, with the young Queen on the reverse. The helmet also bears a badge showing the City's arms. Occupants included Queen Victorias family, Royal families from around the world, Military, Naval and Marine Aides-de-Camp to the Queen, and envoys and ambassadors. FOR SALE / WANTED . Register with your email address now, we can then send you an alert as soon as we add a record close matching the one you were searching for. 35. During the Victorian period, the 50th anniversary of Queen Victoria's reign was commemorated in 1887 with a medal. 44. Dimensions: Diameter: 76.1 . 24 cm x 7 cm, 1897 Queen Victoria diamond Jubilee plate commemorative plate, issued 1897, diameter 24 cm, Shelf 'Country Companions' resin bulldog figures in character costumes Queen Victoria, Police, Soldiers, Pearly King & Queen, Judge, Lawyer, etc tallest 18.3 cm high, quantity to shelf, Programme, visit of their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York, Sydney 1901. Nottingham, Bradford and Kingston-upon-Hull were raised from boroughs to cities on the occasion of Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee. The ceremony took five hours and suffered from a lack of rehearsal. Or browse our previous auctions using our text-based directory. At their feet, are Mercury, reclining and Time. Crowns (2) 1844 Star Stops on edge, 1895 LVIII, GB and World (50) includes GB slabbed items (6), Medals a varied group 19th and 20th Century (121), a few in silver, in mixed grades includes. An 1887 Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee Medal $245. The Jubilee (Police) Medal 1887 was sanctioned by Queen Victoria and issued to all ranks of the Metropolitan and City of London Police and selected civilian staff to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Queen Victorias reign on 21st June, 1887. Garden parties were held by Queen Victoria to mark her Diamond Jubilee. Gary Barlow and Andrew Lloyd Webber to create a Diamond Jubilee Weekend, Day Three: The Concert. 5. or Best Offer. The Queen in a carriage pulled by eight cream horses. Comments. On 25 June 1897, Queen Victoria drove to Home Park and saw 5000 school children from Windsor and the neighbourhood. 21 JUNE 1887 within a garland of roses, shamrock and thistles. Queen Victoria was 78 when she celebrated her Diamond Jubilee, and although elderly in appearance with limited mobility, she attended and presided over large and varied national events. A Te Deum (a hymn of praise) was sung on the steps of the Cathedral. $27.88 + $13.21 shipping. Commemorating Queen Victoria's 50 years on the throne; Minted in celebration of the Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee on 20 June 1887; Design features the "Jubilee Head" of Queen Victoria on the obverse and St George horseback slaying the Dragon on the reverse 1887 is the first year for the "Jubilee Head . 32. Edge. English Royalty & Events: Range of ceramic cups & mugs (9) and brandy glasses (3) for events including Queen Victoria's Jubilee 1897, Royal United Hospital - bath1930, King George V Silver Jubilee 1935, . The Queen had assumed the title 'Empress of India' following a controversial 'Royal Titles Bill' in 1876; her son the Prince of . (11). The Medal is similar in design to the Jubilee Medal (1887) but differs by the reverse inscription of the date and anniversary of the award. Please sign in or create an account to manage your collection. The Dukes of Gloucester. Approximately 361 Gold, 1234 Silver, and 5859 Bronze Medals were awarded. Medal Tadeusza Botnickiego1911.Popiersie Jana Kazimierza.Circulation 400pieces. Bronze. Miniature portrait of Queen Victoria signed Andre after Winterhalter, set in a timber frame. This continued when medals were also issued to mark the Queen's Silver Jubilee in 1977, the Golden Jubilee in 2002 and the Diamond Jubilee in 2012. By size it is exactly a crown coin. The Golden Jubilee Medal was instituted in 1887 by Royal Warrant as a British decoration to be awarded to participants of Queen Victoria's golden jubilee celebrations.. Issue. Ribbon Broad central blue band with wide white stripes, and narrow blue stripes at the edges. The Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee Medal 1887 was a commemorative medal commissioned to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the coronation of Queen Victoria which took place 28 June 1838. I have attached a scan of all three together. Holders of the 1887 medal who again qualified were awarded a bar inscribed '1897' surmounted by a crown, to be attached to the ribbon of the existing medal. This was celebrated, in particular, on 20 and 21 June 1887, and included a Royal banquet attended by 50 foreign Kings and Princes, a procession in a State landau to Westminster Abbey and an appearance on the Buckingham Palace balcony. QUEEN VICTORIA'S JUBILEE 60th Anniversary of the Accession of Queen Victoria. Medals were conferred upon Colonial Premiers by Queen Victoria. A Doulton Lambeth Queen Victoria commemorative jug, two relief cameo portraits to the front, encircling bands detailing 'Dei. QUEEN VICTORIA DOUBLE SIDED ROYAL PORTRAIT PENDANT RARE L@@K. 1837-1897 GB / Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee Silver Medal . Dimensions of frame 13 x 11.5 cm, A ceramic commemoration mug, Queen Victoria's Jubilee 1887, Queen Victoria enamel beaker (excellent condition), A Victorian silk. Product Gallery. Copyright 2023 Medalbook. Quick view. 29. Carter's Price Guide to Antiques in Australasia is Registered Trademark of John Furphy Pty. Reverse Description The Royal Collection 2012, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. This guide will help you through all the parts and descriptions of military medals, Major L L Gordon British Battles and Medals, < gov.uk/medals-campaigns-descriptions-and-eligibility>, Some of the material on this page was also partially derived from, . Jubilee medals have a long history in Britain. 1837 King George VI Medallion . Details. 38. On 21 June 1897, Queen Victoria wrote in her diary: The streets were beautifully decorated, also the balconies of the houses, with flowers, flags and draperies of every hue.. and other commemorative china including two near matching mugs and the 1879 Sydney exhibition. Their own colours often have a symbolic significance: the equal stripes of the 1939 to 1945 Star, for example, are dark blue to represent the service of the Royal and Merchant Navies, red, to represent that of the Armies and light blue to represent that of Air Forces. A Framed photograph of Queen Victoria 36 x 28 cm together with a framed print. Admiral Vernon/Capture of Portobello 1739 Obverse with 3/4 length portrait, Fine, English Coins Large Coins and Accumulations. They are single-faced metal bars carried on a ribbon attached to the medal, indicating the recipients service in a particular campaign or battle. In the evening the Queen hosted a State Banquet in the State Supper Room, where the Band of the Royal Engineers played a selection of music under the direction of Mr. J. Sommer, Bandmaster.