QEII Silver Jubilee Medal 1977

This medal was issued in 1977 to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. As with previous medals of this type, it is made from silver and is 32 millimetres in diameter. The riband is white with thin red stripes at the edges, and a broad blue stripe in the ribbon's middle which it itself divided by a thin red stripe. The medal's obverse side has a profile image of Queen Elizabeth II, while the reverse side has a crown and a wreath with the words "The 25th year of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II 6 February 1977". The medal was issued to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II (1953 - 1977) and was awarded to selected citizens of Commonwealth countries both military and civilian. In keeping with tradition for Coronation and Jubilee medals, the ribbon of this medal is red, white and blue. Coronation and Jubilee Medals are instituted by Royal Warrant by the reigning Sovereign. The Warrant outlines the reason for the institution of the medal, its design and the colour of the medal ribbon. In some cases the Warrant also specifies the groups of citizens to whom the medal is to be issued. Regulations are not generally required for Coronation and Jubilee medals, however individual Commonwealth countries may issue instructions regarding the award of the medal to specific groups in the community.