On Accession Day (6 February) 2013, the Governor General conducted a Diamond Jubilee Medal investiture at Rideau Hall to symbolically end this commemorative medal program and the Jubilee year. Served total 40 years no jubilee medals have come my way. Given that most retired members have provided service to Her Majesty in the last 60 years in a variety of locations and conflicts it seems illogical that we are being ignored. The military selection criteria is based on merit and includes guidelines to ensure the recipients are representative of the entire CF population, Regular and Reserve, including Cadet Instructors, Canadian Rangers, and holders of Honorary Appointments. Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. Was at detention officer with the police when the diamond jubilee medal was handed out. The medal was designed by Cathy Bursey-Sabourin, Fraser Herald at the Canadian Heraldic Authority at the Chancellery of Honours, Rideau Hall, while the ribbon was designed by Major Carl Gauthier of the Directorate of Honours & Recognition. DH ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR THE DIAMOND JUBILEE MEDAL The official Medal designed to mark Her Majesty The Queen’s sixty years on the throne will be predominantly awarded to those in the Armed Forces, emergency services and prison service personnel. I served 23 years in the forces and like those who were around in 1977 never received the silver jubilee as it went to the chosen few. During the anniversary year, 60 000 medals will be awarded, of which 11 000 will recognize members of the Canadian Forces (CF). The medal is currently planned to be awarded to all serving members of the armed and civil services who have complete 5 years service. Be alive on February 6, 2012. Surely on this unique occasion an exception could be made. 1897 Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee Small Silver Medal by Royal Mint, De Saulles The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal commemorates the 60th anniversary of the Accession of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second to the Throne as Queen of Canada. The medal shall be worn in sequence prescribed in the Canadian Orders, Decorations and Medals Directive, and in the following manner: on the left breast, suspended from the ribbon described above, after the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal and before the RCMP Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. The representative recipients included members of the CF, notably Cross of Valour holder Master Warrant Officer Keith Paul Mitchell, CV, MSM, CD. On the obverse, a contemporary crowned effigy of Her Majesty The Queen of Canada, facing right, circumscribed with the inscriptions “, On the reverse, a diamond-cut field, on which is superimposed a lozenge inscribed with the Royal Cypher, placed on four maples leaves, incorporating the dates “1952” and “2012” at the sides and, in the base, two scrolls bearing the words “. It is manufactured by the Royal Canadian Mint. The medal was awarded to members of the Royal Family and the court, guests and dignitaries present at the celebrations of Queen Victoria's diamond jubilee and to selected soldiers and sailors who formed the jubilee parade in London. - 1897 DIAMOND JUBILEE OF VICTORIA 76mm BRITISH EMPIRE WM MEDAL - BY BOWCHER, - 1897 DIAMOND JUBILEE SILVERED BRONZE 38mm MEDAL - BY HEATON, - 1897 VICTORIA DIAMOND JUBILEE BRONZE MEDAL ON RIBBON CASED - BY EMPTMEYER, - VICTORIA 1897 DIAMOND JUBILEE 78mm 'GOD BLESS OUR QUEEN' MEDAL, - 1897 DIAMOND JUBILEE BRONZE 38mm MEDAL - BY HEATON, - 1897 DIAMOND JUBILEE OF VICTORIA BUENOS AIRES ARGENTINA 34mm SILVER MEDAL, - 1897 VICTORIA DIAMOND JUBILEE SILVER MEDAL ON RIBBON CASED - BY EMPTMEYER, - 1897 VICTORIA DIAMOND JUBILEE WHITE METAL MEDAL BY HEATON - CASED, - 1897 QUEEN VICTORIA DIAMOND JUBILEE AUSTRALIAN CELEBRATION MEDAL C1897/12, - AUSTRALIAN 1897 QUEEN VICTORIA DIAMOND JUBILEE MEDAL, - 1972 P USS Constellation Centennial Diamond Jubilee Silver Medal 1.325", - 1897 Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee Large Thick Sterling Silver Medal. Nominations will be made in accordance with the criteria above and using selection guidelines to ensure that recipients reflect the diversity of the department. Created in 2012 to mark the 60th anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s accession to the Throne as Queen of Canada, the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal was a tangible way for Canada to honour Her Majesty for her service to this country. If costs are an issue I'd even be prepared to pay for them. The medal is administered by the Chancellery of Honours at Rideau Hall. Fully agree that this proposal should cover Silver, Gold and Diamond Jubilee medals. For enquiries, contact us. I agree they should at least give the Diamond Jubilee to those who served at some time during those 60 years. Please enter a password with 6 characters or more, Those who completed 5 years Military service should receive a Queens Jubilee Medal. Diamond Jubilee Medal Created By John Rogers Over a month ago This medal should be awarded to current and PAST serving service members The medal is currently planned to be awarded to all serving members of the armed and civil services who have complete 5 years service. The allocation of medals for the military will be administered by the Directorate of Honours and Recognition (DH&R). Have made significant contributions to Canada or to a particular province, territory, region, or community within Canada, or for an outstanding achievement abroad that has brought great credit to Canada, Be citizens or permanent residents of Canada, and. A circular medal, silver in colour and 32 mm in diameter, bearing: A 0.5 inch (12 mm) ring, which holds the ribbon, passes through a small hollow ball at the top of a claw joined to the top of the medal. Eligible candidates must meet the following national criteria: The list of partners in this medal program and their allocation of medals have been confirmed. Something went wrong. To honour public service employees, medals have also been allocated to federal departments and agencies, including DND. Did all they did and more but because the police think that police staff are second class citizens we got nothing. You will not receive a reply. The official description, eligibility, criteria, and history of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee Medal. A PCSO having done 5 years on the beat qualifies whilst a long service member of the armed forces who might have seen service in the Falklands, Bosnia and Iraq will be ignored. While the medal is issued unnamed to most recipients, the first 60 recipients as well as some high ranking dignitaries on the table of precedence had their medal especially engraved with the date of the event “2012-II-06”on the edge.

The medal is struck in nickel-silver and lacquered to prevent tarnishing. There seems to be a problem serving the request at this time, Showing slide {CURRENT_SLIDE} of {TOTAL_SLIDES} - Make an Offer, {"modules":["unloadOptimization","bandwidthDetection"],"unloadOptimization":{"browsers":{"Firefox":true,"Chrome":true}},"bandwidthDetection":{"url":"https://ir.ebaystatic.com/cr/v/c1/thirtysevens.jpg","maxViews":4,"imgSize":37,"expiry":300000,"timeout":250}}, 1897 DIAMOND JUBILEE OF VICTORIA 76mm BRITISH EMPIRE WM MEDAL - BY BOWCHER, 1897 DIAMOND JUBILEE SILVERED BRONZE 38mm MEDAL - BY HEATON, 1897 VICTORIA DIAMOND JUBILEE BRONZE MEDAL ON RIBBON CASED - BY EMPTMEYER, VICTORIA 1897 DIAMOND JUBILEE 78mm 'GOD BLESS OUR QUEEN' MEDAL, 1897 DIAMOND JUBILEE BRONZE 38mm MEDAL - BY HEATON, 1897 DIAMOND JUBILEE OF VICTORIA BUENOS AIRES ARGENTINA 34mm SILVER MEDAL, 1897 VICTORIA DIAMOND JUBILEE SILVER MEDAL ON RIBBON CASED - BY EMPTMEYER, 1897 VICTORIA DIAMOND JUBILEE WHITE METAL MEDAL BY HEATON - CASED, 1897 QUEEN VICTORIA DIAMOND JUBILEE AUSTRALIAN CELEBRATION MEDAL C1897/12, AUSTRALIAN 1897 QUEEN VICTORIA DIAMOND JUBILEE MEDAL, 1972 P USS Constellation Centennial Diamond Jubilee Silver Medal 1.325", 1897 Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee Large Thick Sterling Silver Medal. The ribbon is 32 mm in width with a red stripe in the centre, 2 mm in width, on each side of which are white stripes, 3 mm in width, followed by red stripes, 10 mm in width and blue edge stripes, 2 mm in width. The Diamond Jubilee Medal was instituted in 1897 by Royal Warrant as a British decoration. Agree. For more information, please see our privacy policy. 1966 American Numismatic Ass'n Diamond Jubilee Medal -- Large Medal 76mm -- ANA The criteria for the medal were announced on the occasion of Victoria Day weekend in 2011, and on 6 December of the same year, the Governor General symbolically struck the first medal at the Royal Canadian Mint. You have my vote mate. The use of a post-nominal is not authorized for this medal. The allocation of medals for public service employees within DND will be administered by the Corporate Awards and Recognition Team at ADM(HR-Civ). The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal commemorates the 60th anniversary of the Accession of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second to the Throne as Queen of Canada. Copyright © 1995-2020 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. The medal design was unveiled on 3 February 2011 at Rideau Hall by the Governor General and the Prime Minister. This ribbon is a variation of the 1953 Coronation Medal, 1977 Silver Jubilee Medal, and 2002 Golden Jubilee Medal ribbons. I did 43 year between RAF and Police, only got LSGCM for time in Police, I have given up with all UK governments !! The award can be made posthumously, as long as the candidate was alive on that date. Annoyed me that PCSO and prison officers got but we didn't. The Diamond Jubilee Medal was instituted in 1897 by Royal Warrant as a British decoration. All Medals should be issued to past and present service personnel, who qualify, regardless of whether the government likes it or not. By creating an account you agree to us emailing you with newsletters and discounts, which you can switch off in your account at any time, This site uses cookies. The Diamond Jubilee Medal was awarded to personnel to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II accession. The inaugural ceremony took place at Rideau Hall on Accession Day (6 February) 2012, on which occasion the Governor General presented the first 60 medals to representative recipients which included members of the Canadian Forces representing the three environments, the Regular Force and the Primary Reserve as well as the Cadet Instructors and the Canadian Rangers. The medal is administered by the Chancellery of Honours at Rideau Hall.

At the same time, this commemorative medal served to honour significant contributions and … Members of the Defence Team seeking details on criteria and selection guidelines may consult the Defence Information Network (DIN) where CANFORGEN 006/12 refers. The medal was awarded to members of the Royal Family and the court, guests and dignitaries present at the celebrations of Queen Victoria 's diamond jubilee and to selected soldiers and sailors who formed the jubilee parade in London. Retired and serving members (who had not served 5 years) did not receive either the silver or golden anniversary medals. View cart for details. Veterans deserve the Medal due to their loyal service.