Description
King George V Silver Jubilee Medal 1935 31.6mm 32.86 grams
This silver medal was created as the personal gift from the King to commemorate the Royal Silver Jubilee, celebrating 25 years reign 1910 – 1935. The Medal was awarded throughout the Empire to members of the Royal Navy, Army, Royal Air Force, officers of state, officials and servants of the royal household, ministers, government officials, mayors, public servants and local government, to name a few. A total of 85,234 medals were struck. Issued unnamed.
Obverse: conjoined half-length busts of King George V and Queen Mary wearing crowns and robes of state; around, GEORGE . V . AND . QUEEN . MARY . MAY . VI . MCMXXXV.
Reverse: crowned monogram GRI (Translation - George King and Emperor) with the dates of his reign at either side, MAY 6 1910 May 6 1935.
Edge: Plain
