| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL30834 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Medal |
| Physical description | Bronze |
| Maker |
Wyon |
| Place made | United Kingdom: England, Greater London, London |
| Date made | 1897 |
| Conflict |
Australian Colonial Forces, 1854-1900 |
Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee Medal : Private J H Peken, Victorian Mounted Rifles
Description
Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee Medal in presentation box. Engraved around edge with recipient's details.
History / Summary
This medal was issued to 141 Private John Henry Peken of the Victorian Mounted Rifles. In 1897 he attended the celebrations for Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee in London as part of the official contingent sent from the Colony of Victoria.
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