Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal
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The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal is a commemorative medal created in 2011 to mark the 60th anniversary of the accession to the throne
of Queen Elizabeth II and to "honour significant contributions and achievements by Canadians."
and approved by Queen Elizabeth II, taking the form of a disc with, on the obverse, a crowned effigy
of the Queen circumscribed by the words ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA • CANADA (Latin for: Elizabeth II, by the Grace of God, Queen • Canada"). The reverse features Elizabeth's royal cypher
crowned and superimposed upon a diamond shield, behind which is a bed of four maple leaves
and a ribbon with the dates 1952 and 2012 to the left and right of the shield and VIVAT REGINA ("long live the Queen") below, all on a field of diamonds. The medal is worn suspended from a broad red ribbon with blue outer stripes and, at the centre, double white stripes with a red stripe between.
The version for the United Kingdom was designed by Timothy Noad a calligrapher and illuminator
. It depicts a formal image of the Queen on one side, while the reverse shows a faceted hexagon with a crowned royal cipher, inscribed 1952 to 2012.
and will be awarded to citizens and permanent residents of Canada who made a significant contribution to their fellow countrymen, their community, or to Canada over the previous sixty years. The medal can be awarded posthumously if the recipient is alive on 6 February 2012.
In the United Kingdom, the medal will be awarded to members of the emergency services, Prison Service
, and Armed Forces personnel (regular and reserves) who have completed five full calendar years of service on 6 February 2012. It will also be awarded to living holders of the Victoria Cross
and George Cross
, and members of the Royal Household.
Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II
The Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II is the forthcoming international celebration in 2012 marking the 60th anniversary of the accession of Queen Elizabeth II to the thrones of seven countries, upon the death of her father, King George VI, on 6 February 1952...
of Queen Elizabeth II and to "honour significant contributions and achievements by Canadians."
Design
The Canadian medal was designed by the Canadian Heraldic AuthorityCanadian Heraldic Authority
The Canadian Heraldic Authority is part of the Canadian honours system under the Queen of Canada, whose authority is exercised by the Governor General. The Authority is responsible for the creation and granting of new coats of arms , flags and badges for Canadian citizens, permanent residents and...
and approved by Queen Elizabeth II, taking the form of a disc with, on the obverse, a crowned effigy
Effigy
An effigy is a representation of a person, especially in the form of sculpture or some other three-dimensional form.The term is usually associated with full-length figures of a deceased person depicted in stone or wood on church monuments. These most often lie supine with hands together in prayer,...
of the Queen circumscribed by the words ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA • CANADA (Latin for: Elizabeth II, by the Grace of God, Queen • Canada"). The reverse features Elizabeth's royal cypher
Royal Cypher
In modern heraldry, a royal cypher is a monogram-like device of a country's reigning sovereign, typically consisting of the initials of the monarch's name and title, sometimes interwoven and often surmounted by a crown. In the case where such a cypher is used by an emperor or empress, it is called...
crowned and superimposed upon a diamond shield, behind which is a bed of four maple leaves
Maple leaf
The maple leaf is the characteristic leaf of the maple tree, and is the most widely recognized national symbol of Canada.-Use in Canada:At the beginning of the eighteenth century, the settlements of New France had attained a population of about 18,000...
and a ribbon with the dates 1952 and 2012 to the left and right of the shield and VIVAT REGINA ("long live the Queen") below, all on a field of diamonds. The medal is worn suspended from a broad red ribbon with blue outer stripes and, at the centre, double white stripes with a red stripe between.
The version for the United Kingdom was designed by Timothy Noad a calligrapher and illuminator
Illuminator
An Electro Luminescent Backlight LCD development used in some Casio watches . The Timex corporation has its very own similar technology called Indiglo.-History:...
. It depicts a formal image of the Queen on one side, while the reverse shows a faceted hexagon with a crowned royal cipher, inscribed 1952 to 2012.
Eligibility and presentation
The Canadian medal is administered by the Chancellery of Honours at Rideau HallRideau Hall
Rideau Hall is, since 1867, the official residence in Ottawa of both the Canadian monarch and the Governor General of Canada. It stands in Canada's capital on a 0.36 km2 estate at 1 Sussex Drive, with the main building consisting of 170 rooms across 9,500 m2 , and 24 outbuildings around the...
and will be awarded to citizens and permanent residents of Canada who made a significant contribution to their fellow countrymen, their community, or to Canada over the previous sixty years. The medal can be awarded posthumously if the recipient is alive on 6 February 2012.
In the United Kingdom, the medal will be awarded to members of the emergency services, Prison Service
Her Majesty's Prison Service
Her Majesty's Prison Service is a part of the National Offender Management Service of the Government of the United Kingdom tasked with managing most of the prisons within England and Wales...
, and Armed Forces personnel (regular and reserves) who have completed five full calendar years of service on 6 February 2012. It will also be awarded to living holders of the Victoria Cross
Victoria Cross
The Victoria Cross is the highest military decoration awarded for valour "in the face of the enemy" to members of the armed forces of various Commonwealth countries, and previous British Empire territories....
and George Cross
George Cross
The George Cross is the highest civil decoration of the United Kingdom, and also holds, or has held, that status in many of the other countries of the Commonwealth of Nations...
, and members of the Royal Household.
Precedence in each realm
Some orders of precedence are as follows:| Country | Preceding | Following |
 CanadaCanada Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean... Order of precedence Canadian order of precedence (Decorations and Medals) The following is the Canadian order of precedence for decorations and medals. Where applicable, post-nominal letters are indicated.-Awards of valour:-National orders:-Provincial orders:-National decorations:-National medals:... |
Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal The Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal was a commemorative medal created in 2002 to mark the 50th anniversary of the accession to the throne of Queen Elizabeth II... |
Royal Canadian Mounted Police Long Service Medal Royal Canadian Mounted Police Long Service Medal The Royal Canadian Mounted Police Long Service Medal was established by royal warrant on 6 March 1934 by King George V. It is the oldest continually awarded honour within the Canadian honours system, and the first created specifically for Canadian service within Canada... |
| United Kingdom United Kingdom The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages... Order of precedence |
Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal The Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal was a commemorative medal created in 2002 to mark the 50th anniversary of the accession to the throne of Queen Elizabeth II... |
King George V's Long and Faithful Service Medal |
See also
- Canadian order of precedence (decorations and medals)Canadian order of precedence (Decorations and Medals)The following is the Canadian order of precedence for decorations and medals. Where applicable, post-nominal letters are indicated.-Awards of valour:-National orders:-Provincial orders:-National decorations:-National medals:...
- Queen Elizabeth II Coronation MedalQueen Elizabeth II Coronation MedalThe Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal was a commemorative medal made to celebrate the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.-Issue:For Coronation and Jubilee medals, the practice up until 1977 was that United Kingdom authorities decided on a total number to be produced, then allocated a proportion to...
- Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee MedalQueen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee MedalThe Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal was a commemorative medal created in 2002 to mark the 50th anniversary of the accession to the throne of Queen Elizabeth II...
- Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee MedalQueen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee MedalThe Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal was a commemorative medal created in 1977 to mark the 25th anniversary of the accession to the throne of Queen Elizabeth II...