ROYAL JUBILEE

Waikato Times, Volume 117, Issue 19563, 30 April 1935, Page 3

ROYAL JUBILEE

SILVER MEDAL STRUCK.

SYMBOL OF A GREAT OCOASION.

DISTRIBUTION IN NEW ZEALAND

To commemorate the twenty-fifth anniversary of his accession to the throne, His Majesty King George has approved the issue by the Royal Mint of a special Silver Jubilee 'medal in two sizes. Tlie designs were prepared by Mr Percy Metcalfe, special sittings having been graciously granted by Their Majesties for the heads of the King and Queen which appear in profile on the obverse, together with the inscription, “VI MAII MCMX MCMXXXV.” On the reverse of each medal appears a distinctive reproduction of the famous Round Tower, the dominating feature of Windsor Castle, the principal residence of the Royal House of Windsor. It stands on a high mound, whereon the first substantial building erected was the Rose Tower built by Edward 111, and in which the King convened a “Round Table” after the manner of the mythical King Arthur. The Lower was raised to its present elevation during extensive renovations carried out early in the nineteenth century, and the flagstaff carrying the Royal Standard when Their Majesties arc in residence is 300 feet above the level of the Thames.

The large medal in standard silver, with an artistic dull finish, is 2J inches in diameter, and will be available to the pubic in a leather case at the price of one guinea per medal. The smaller medal, carrying the same features as tho other, has a diameter of IJ-Inches, and has been struck in line silver with a bright surface. This will be available to the public in a cardboard box at the price of 2s Od per medal.