Antique Miniature Queen Victoria 1897 Diamond Jubilee Commemoration Medal with Ribbon

Title: Antique Miniature Queen Victoria 1897 Diamond Jubilee Commemoration Medal with Ribbon.
Diameter: 17cm.
Metal: Bronze.
Info: Commemorative medal issued in 1897 for the 60th Year of Queen Victoria's reign, the Diamond Jubilee Medal in Bronze.
Obverse:
The inscription "Victoria D.G. Regina et Imperatrix F.D." on a medal refers to Queen Victoria. It translates from Latin as "Victoria, by the Grace of God, Queen and Empress, Defender of the Faith." This inscription is commonly found on medals awarded during her reign, particularly the Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal of 1887 and the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal of 1897. 
Here's a more detailed breakdown: 
Victoria: Refers to Queen Victoria herself.
D.G.: Abbreviation for "Dei Gratia," meaning "By the Grace of God."
Regina: Latin for "Queen."
et: Latin for "and."
Imperatrix: Latin for "Empress."
F.D.: Abbreviation for "Fidei Defensor," meaning "Defender of the Faith." This title was bestowed upon British monarchs by the Pope in 1521, though it was later revoked and re-bestowed by the English Parliament.
Reverse:
A wreath, made up of roses, thistles and shamrocks, enclosing text and surmounted by a crown: "IN COMMEMORATION OF THE 60TH YEAR OF THE REIGN OF QUEEN VICTORIA 20 JUNE 1897"
The Diamond Jubilee Medal with Ribbon is part of the Militaria Collection of Lt Col AD Irvine who served in the Union Defence Force in North Africa and Europe during WW2 and for the South African Air Force.
Condition: Very good, an old medal with the ring and the "Garter Blue" ribbon intact, not worn, and all the lettering is legible, the edges of the medal are good.
Price: R 595.00 Inc Vat.