Golden Jubilee Medal, 2002, unnamed as issued, to known recipient, in original case of issue with Royal Mint certificate of authenticity

Circular gold-plated cupro-nickel medal with scroll and laterally-pierced ball suspension; the face with the head and shoulders portrait of Queen Elizabeth II wearing the St. Edward crown, facing right, circumscribed ‘ELIZABETH * II * DEI * GRA * REGINA * FID * DEF’ (Elizabeth II by the Grace of God Queen, Defender of the Faith); the reverse with the crowned Royal Coat of Arms, dated ‘1952’ and ‘2002’ to left and right respectively; on original ribbon. The medal was instituted in February 2002 to...