Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal

Named by Order in Council as the Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee Medal,{{citation| url=http://gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2012/2012-02-04/html/order-decret-eng.html| last=Government of Canada| title=Letters patent creating the Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee Medal| journal=Canada Gazette| volume=146| number=5| date=4 February 2012| publisher=Queen's Printer for Canada| access-date=14 June 2012}} the Canadian medal was designed by Cathy Bursey-Sabourin, Fraser Herald of the Canadian Heraldic Authority, and manufactured by the Royal Canadian Mint.{{cite web| url=http://www.gg.ca/pdf/FactSheet_DJM.pdf| last=Office of the Governor General of Canada| title=Fact Sheet: Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal| publisher=Queen's Printer for Canada| access-date=14 June 2012| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130301031201/http://www.gg.ca/pdf/FactSheet_DJM.pdf| archive-date=1 March 2013| url-status=dead}} It takes 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").{{cite web| url=http://www.gg.ca/pdf/DiamondJubilee_eng.pdf| last=Office of the Governor General of Canada| author-link=Governor General of Canada| title=Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal| publisher=Queen's Printer for Canada| access-date=3 February 2011| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110806041434/http://gg.ca/pdf/DiamondJubilee_eng.pdf| archive-date=6 August 2011| url-status=dead}} 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.

In the United Kingdom, the medal, more properly known as The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal,"This commemorative medal is designated and styled 'The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal'." Defence Instructions and Notices, Ref. 2011DIN09-012, Ministry of Defence, November 2011. was designed by Timothy Noad, a calligrapher and illuminator. It depicts on the obverse the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of the Queen crowned with a tiara and is circumscribed by the inscription ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA FID DEF (Latin for "Elizabeth II by the Grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith"). The reverse shows a faceted hexagon with a crowned royal cipher, inscribed with the years 1952 and 2012.{{cite web| last=Ministry of Defence| title=Members of the Armed Forces to receive new medal| work=Defence News| publisher=UK Government| date=28 June 2011| url=http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/DefenceNews/HistoryAndHonour/MembersOfTheArmedForcesToReceiveNewMedal.htm| access-date=15 July 2011}}

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Eight Commonwealth realms in the Caribbean—Antigua and Barbuda, The Bahamas, Barbados, Grenada,{{cite web| url=http://www.caribdirect.com/2012/04/24/grenada-diamond-jubilee-medal/| title=Grenada: Diamond Jubilee Medal| publisher=CaribDirect| access-date=24 October 2012}} Jamaica, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines—each issued a Diamond Jubilee medal. The obverse bears the same effigy of the Queen as does the British medal circumscribed by the words DIAMOND JUBILEE HM QUEEN ELIZABETH II. The reverse shows the royal cypher of Elizabeth II with CARIBBEAN REALMS above and the years 1952–2012 below. The medal itself is rhodium plated.{{cite book| last=McCreery| first=Christopher| title=Commemorative Medals of The Queen's Reign in Canada, 1952–2012| pages=124–125| publisher=Dundurn Press| date=19 May 2012| location=Toronto| isbn=978-1459707566}}

Papua New Guinea has also created its own version of the Diamond Jubilee Medal.{{Cite web|url=https://gmic.co.uk/topic/15097-medals-of-papua-new-guinea/page/2/|title = Medals of Papua New Guinea| date=10 February 2007 }} The obverse and reverse are exactly the same as the version issued to the Commonwealth Realms of the Caribbean, however with the name PAPUA NEW GUINEA above the royal cypher (instead of "CARIBBEAN REALMS").

Both the Canadian and British versions of the medal are worn suspended from a broad red ribbon with blue outer stripes and, at the centre, double white stripes with a red stripe between. The ribbon of the Caribbean medal is similar to the aforementioned, with a black stripe between the middle two white stripes.{{cite book| last=McCreery| first=Christopher| title=Commemorative Medals of The Queen's Reign in Canada, 1952–2012| page=125| publisher=Dundurn Press| date=19 May 2012| location=Toronto| isbn=978-1459707566}} The ribbon of the medal version issued in Papua New Guinea is the most different. It keeps the same black stripe in the centre like the Caribbean ribbon, the shade of red is lighter than the other three versions and the blue is replaced by the colour yellow. Therefore, this version of the Diamond Jubilee Medal uses the colours of the flag of Papua New Guinea.

All four versions of the medal were awarded unnamed.{{cite news |title=Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal 2012|url=http://www.onlinemedals.co.uk/medal-encyclopaedia/other-medals/queen-elizabeth-ii-diamond-jubilee-medal-2012 |access-date=27 January 2020|newspaper=Online medals: Medal Encyclopaedia}}

In the United Kingdom and its overseas territories,{{cite web |url = http://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/news.php/578/fifty-four-diamond-jubilee-medals-to-be-awarded-on-st-helena |author = Government of St. Helena |title=Fifty four Diamond Jubilee Medals to be awarded on St Helena |date=29 May 2012 |publisher=St Helena Government |access-date=14 June 2012 }} 450,000 medals were awarded only to members of HM Armed Forces (regular and reserves) who had served longer than five years, operational members of HM Prison Service, and emergency services personnel (including Police Community Support Officers) who have been in paid service, retained or in a voluntary capacity, and who had completed five full calendar years of service on 6 February 2012. Holders of the Victoria Cross and George Cross and members of the Royal Household were also eligible.{{cite web |url = http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/corporate-publications-strategy/home-office-circulars/circulars-2011/010-2011/ |author = Home Office |title=The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal 2012 |date=15 September 2011 |publisher=UK Government |access-date=7 June 2012 }} The medals cost the Department for Culture, Media and Sport £8m to produce.{{citation |url = https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/the_queens_diamond_jubilee/9228918/Recipients-of-Queens-Diamond-Jubilee-medals-criticised-for-selling-awards-on-eBay.html |last=Wardrop |first=Murray |title = Recipients of Queen's Diamond Jubilee medals criticised for selling awards on eBay |date=27 April 2012 |newspaper=The Daily Telegraph |access-date=16 June 2012 }}

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The Canadian medal, which is to "honour significant contributions and achievements by Canadians," is administered by the Chancellery of Honours at Rideau Hall and was awarded to 60,000 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.{{cite web |url = http://www.gg.ca/document.aspx?id=14108 |author = Office of the Governor General of Canada |author-link = Governor General of Canada |title = Diamond Jubilee Medal Eligibility Criteria |date = 22 May 2011 |publisher=Queen's Printer for Canada |access-date=24 May 2011 }} The medal could have been awarded posthumously if the recipient was alive on 6 February 2012. The medals were allocated either automatically to individuals within certain prescribed categories—such as those in the Canadian order of precedence, the Order of Canada, or recipients of the Cross of Valour—or by selection by specific officials, such as the Governor General, senators, the Chief of the Defence Staff, or presidents of various non-governmental organisations.{{NoteTag|Allocation of the 60,000 Canadian medals were as follows:

• 750 to those in the Canadian order of precedence
• 200 for the Governor General
• 1,000 amongst the lieutenant governors and territorial commissioners (20 plus pro rata allocation by population to each)
• 200 for the Prime Minister
• 25 for the Canadian Secretary to the Queen
• 1,900 amongst the other ministers of the Crown (50 for each minister or minister of state)
• 8,100 amongst the Members of Parliament (30 to each Member)
• 3,120 amongst the senators of Canada (30 to each Senator)
• 6,000 amongst the provincial and territorial premiers (50 plus pro rata allocation by population to each)
• 2,700 amongst the members of the Order of Canada and Canadian recipients of the George Cross or the Cross of Valour
• 11,000 for the Canadian Forces
• 2,300 for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police
• 4,000 amongst various municipalities
• 4,000 amongst various protective services
• 10,000 for non-governmental organisations
• 4,000 for public services (allocated pro rata)
• 705 as replacements and contingency reserve.|name=CanAllocate}} The Governor General was also permitted to make "exceptional awards" of the medal.

On 30 May 2012, Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, presented British jubilee medals to 28 members of the Victoria Cross and George Cross Association, including individuals from the United Kingdom, Australia,{{cite news |title=Presentation of The Queen's Diamond Jubilee medal to Corporal Daniel Keighran VC |url=http://www.gg.gov.au/events/presentation-queens-diamond-jubilee-medal-corporal-daniel-keighran-vc |accessdate=13 February 2013 |newspaper=Governor-General of Australia Events |date=1 December 2012 |archive-date=21 February 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140221122447/http://www.gg.gov.au/events/presentation-queens-diamond-jubilee-medal-corporal-daniel-keighran-vc |url-status=dead }} Nepal, and Indonesia, as well as representatives from Malta and the Royal Ulster Constabulary, which had each been collectively awarded the George Cross between 1942 and 1999, respectively.{{cn|date=June 2020}}

In Jamaica, the Diamond Jubilee medal was awarded to members of the Jamaica Defence Force, the Jamaica Constabulary Force, the Department of Correctional Services, the Jamaica Fire Brigade, and the Emergency Services.{{NoteTag|Distribution of medals in Jamaica:

• 764 for the members of the Jamaica Defence Force
• 3,926 for the members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force
• 735 for the members of the Department of Correctional Services
• 353 for the members of the Jamaica Fire Brigade
• 120 for the Emergency Services|name=JamJubilee}}

Some orders of precedence are as follows:

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In keeping with previous jubilees, plans for a commemorative medal were first announced by the Lord President of the Council, Lord Mandelson, in early 2010.[https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/ld200910/ldhansrd/text/100105-0002.htm Queen's Diamond Jubilee Statement] Lords Hansard, col. 11, 5 January 2010 The design and eligibility criteria were subsequently announced by the Secretary of State for Culture, Jeremy Hunt, in the summer of 2011,{{cite web| url=http://www.culture.gov.uk/news/media_releases/8243.aspx| last=Department of Culture, Media and Sport| title=Queen's Diamond Jubilee medal announced| date=28 June 2011| publisher=UK Government| access-date=7 June 2012}} stating "I hope the official medal will serve as a mark of thanks to all those who give so much in the name of society and public service and I extend my congratulations to all the recipients."{{cite web| url=http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_198040| last=Directgov| title=Official medal to mark Diamond Jubilee| date=28 June 2011| publisher=UK Government| access-date=7 June 2012}}

File:Rathika Sitsabaiesan with receipients of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee medals.jpg Branch 258, Toronto, Ontario, 24 February 2013]]

The Governor General of Canada, David Johnston, announced on 3 February 2011 that the Queen had approved the creation of the Canadian Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal and he and Prime Minister Stephen Harper unveiled the medal's design at Rideau Hall.{{cite web| url=http://www.gg.ca/document.aspx?id=14020&lan=eng| last=Office of the Governor General of Canada| title=Commemorative Medal Created for the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II| date=3 February 2011| publisher=Queen's Printer for Canada| access-date=18 June 2012}}{{cite news|url=http://edmonton.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20120206/diamond-jubilee-celebrations-120206/20120206/?hub=EdmontonHome |title=Canada kicks off festivities for Queen's jubilee |date=6 February 2012 |publisher=CTV |access-date=6 February 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120318190237/http://edmonton.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20120206/diamond-jubilee-celebrations-120206/20120206/?hub=EdmontonHome |archive-date=18 March 2012 }} The first medal was struck by the Governor General on 6 December of the same year.{{Cite news |title= Government of Canada Unveils Plans for Her Majesty's Diamond Jubilee Celebrations |agency= Office of the Prime Minister |date= 6 December 2011 |url= http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/890901/government-of-canada-unveils-plans-for-her-majesty-s-diamond-jubilee-celebrations |publisher= Canada Newswire |access-date= 8 December 2011}}{{cite web| url=http://www.gg.ca/document.aspx?id=14364&lan=eng| last=Office of the Governor General of Canada| title=Governor General to Strike Diamond Jubilee Medal at the Royal Canadian Mint| date=5 December 2011| publisher=Queen's Printer for Canada| access-date=18 June 2012}}

On Accession Day 2012, the first Canadian medals were presented to 60 recipients by the Governor General at a ceremony at Rideau Hall and to others at other locations across the country;{{cite web| url=http://www.gg.ca/document.aspx?id=14414| last=Office of the Governor General of Canada| title=Sixty Canadians are Honoured During the Inaugural Presentation Ceremony of the Diamond Jubilee Medal at Rideau Hall| date=6 February 2012| publisher=Queen's Printer for Canada| access-date=6 February 2012}}{{citation| url=http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/canada/breakingnews/canada-kicks-off-four-months-of-celebrations-for-queens-diamond-jubilee--138871859.html| last=McQuigge| first=Michelle| title=Canada kicks off four months of celebrations for Queen's Diamond Jubilee| date=7 February 2012| newspaper=Winnipeg Free Press| access-date=9 February 2012}} the Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island, Frank Lewis, awarded the medal to six persons at a ceremony at Government House.{{cite web| url=http://www.gov.pe.ca/newsroom/index.php3?number=news&newsnumber=8229&dept=&lang=E| last=Office of the Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island| title=Diamond Jubilee Celebrations Begin| date=3 February 2012| publisher=Queen's Printer for Prince Edward Island| access-date=29 February 2012}} It was at the same time announced that each member of the federal parliament (MP) and senator would receive a jubilee medal. At least six Quebec MPs (four belonging to the Bloc Québécois party and two to the New Democratic Party (NDP)) declined the honour.{{citation| url=http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/canada/breakingnews/jubilee-hoopla-a-royal-pain-for-some-anti-monarchists-who-question-cost-138800719.html| last=Rakobowchuk| first=Peter| title=Jubilee hoopla a royal pain for some anti-monarchists who question cost| date=6 February 2012| newspaper=Winnipeg Free Press| access-date=6 February 2012}} Bloc MP Maria Mourani did so because she felt the medal was a "symbol of colonisation" and to accept it would be offensive to her belief in Quebec sovereignty,{{citation| url=https://www.ledevoir.com/politique/canada/342103/jubile-de-la-reine-pas-de-medailles-pour-ahuntsic| last=Bourgault-Côté| first=Guillaume| title=Jubilé de la reine – Pas de médailles pour Ahuntsic| newspaper=Le Devoir| date=8 February 2012| access-date=9 February 2012}} while Louis Plamondon stated the money being spent by the Crown on jubilee events and markers was a waste.{{citation|url=http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/canada/breakingnews/canada-kicks-off-four-months-of-celebrations-for-queens-diamond-jubilee--138871859.html|last=McQuigge| first=Michelle| title=Canada kicks off four months of celebrations for Queen's Diamond Jubilee| date=7 February 2012|newspaper=Winnipeg Free Press| access-date=9 February 2012}} NDP MP Pierre Nantel stated his then four months in the House of Commons did not warrant such recognition and it should go to a more deserving constituent in his riding.{{cite news| url=https://www.ctvnews.ca/mp-who-refused-jubilee-medal-says-he-s-not-worthy-1.764837| title=MP who refused jubilee medal says he's not worthy| date=7 February 2012| publisher=CTV| access-date=9 February 2012}}

It was reported in April 2012 that some recipients of the British medal had been criticised for offering their awards for sale on eBay, while ex servicemen and women, the Merchant Navy, and St. John Ambulance were angered at being overlooked due to the "economic climate."{{citation| url=http://www.thisislincolnshire.co.uk/Jubilee-medal-snub-slap-face-says-Lincolnshire/story-15704647-detail/story.html| title=Jubilee medal snub is a slap in the face, says Lincolnshire veteran| date=4 April 2012| newspaper=Sleaford Target| access-date=16 June 2012}} Recognising that "some people and organisations might be disappointed," a government spokesman said: "It is also important to maintain the integrity and exclusivity of the medal, and it is simply not possible to include all these groups."{{cite news| last=Birchley| first=Emma| url=http://news.sky.com/home/uk-news/article/16153530| title=Veterans Angered Over Jubilee Medal Snub| date=21 January 2012| publisher=Sky News| access-date=16 June 2012}} The contract to produce the medal and ribbons was awarded to a consortium of small businesses holding royal warrants, led by Worcestershire Medal Service.{{cite web| url=http://www.culture.gov.uk/news/media_releases/8665.aspx| last=Department of Culture, Media and Sport| title=Diamond Jubilee Medal to be produced in the West Midlands| date=1 December 2011| publisher=UK Government| access-date=7 June 2012}}

• Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal
• Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal
• Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal
• Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal
• King Charles III Coronation Medal

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• {{Citation| last=McCreery| first=Christopher| author-link=Christopher McCreery| title=Commemorative Medals of The Queen's Reign in Canada| publisher=Dundurn Press| year=2012| isbn=978-1-4597-0756-6}}
• {{Citation| last=McCreery| first=Christopher| author-link=Christopher McCreery| title=The Canadian Honours System 2nd Edition| publisher=Dundurn Press| year=2015| isbn=978-1-4597-2415-0}}

• {{YouTube|AOMISTnWmn4|Prime Minister of Canada Stephen Harper announces creation of the Canadian Diamond Jubilee Medal}}; Office of the Prime Minister of Canada
• {{YouTube|bXoSaCGgub4|Governor General of Canada David Johnston strikes the first Canadian Diamond Jubilee Medal}}; Royal Canadian Mint
• [http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/corporate-publications-strategy/home-office-circulars/circulars-2011/010-2011/ The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal 2012]; UK Home Office
• [https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/medals/medals-chart-index/queen-elizabeth-ii-diamond-jubilee-medal.html Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee Medal] at Canada.ca

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