Object number
202302.11.5
Title
Medallion celebrating the liberation of Jersey
Description
The copper medallion was mad to celebrate the l9iberation of Jersey in 1945. on the observe of the medallion is a shield with 3 lions on it and on the boarder surrounding it is the words "OCCUPATION 1940-1945". On the reverse of the medallion there is a group of civilians standing holding the union jack above their head, the words around the edge are "JERSEY LIBERATION 1945 CELEBRATION 1995". A week after Hitler’s suicide, the German forces in Europe surrendered. Jersey was not to be liberated until a day later on 9 May 1945, when British troops arrived in HMS Beagle. A month later, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth visited Jersey and presented a silver cross and candlesticks for the Town Church.
Date
1945 - 1995
Material
Dimensions
- Diameter: Medalion 50 mm
- Depth: 4 mm