Description
Queensland Police Force, Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee Medal 1897 in Bronze (35mm) by R. Capner, unawarded, likely a Specimen issue. Obverse: Veiled Bust of Queen Victoria left, legend around, “VICTORIA REGINA / DIAMOND JUBILEE / 1897”. Reverse: Royal Crown over cross, cantoned with small stars, legend around, “QUEENSLAND POLICE FORCE”. Edge: plain. A curious piece, virtually as made and rare thus. Almost Mint State
The Queensland Police Force Victoria Diamond Jubilee Medals were struck and issued in Bronze and Silver. This piece, being unnamed and still only a disc, is likely a specimen issue and consequently quite rare.