1977 Queens Silver Jubilee Miniature Medal

The 1977 Silver Jubilee medal was made to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the reign of Elizabeth II. By Royal Warrant fom her majesty 30,000 were created and distributed in Britain, as well as 1,507 in New Zealand, 6,870 in Australia, and 30,000 in Canada. In the UK the award of the medals was at the discretion of the local government authority. The main recipients were members of the Armed Forces, Crown Services and people involved in certain areas of industry, arts, sport, trade and voluntary workers.

The obverse of the medal shows the profile of Elizabeth II wearing St Edwards crown, and the reverse has a crown and wreath enclosing the words' The 25th Year of the Reign of Queen Elizabeth II 6 February 1977'. The ribbon is white with a central stipe of blue with a red line through it, and thin red lines on the edges.

To be eligible to wear this medal you must have been serving in 1977 and in service 5 years prior. The set can be purchased for collection purposes only if you are not eligible, but should not be worn.

AWARD miniature medals complement the full-size official medals and are normally worn for formal dinner dress occasions.

All official medals are sent loose on the ribbon unless medal mounting is also purchased on the same order.