I agree that the Silver Jubilee Medal was a farse, but I believe the milk is long spilt.
Leander Class Frigate. 260ish ships company. On the way to Spithead review. Ship is gleaming. Skipper clears all hands aft.
'Morning men and stand easy. The Lord High Commissioners of the Admiralty have deemed that in honour of Her Majesty's 25 years on the throne we are to be awarded a Silver Jubilee medal (cheers). Three of them between all of us (groans). First of all, ones mine because I always wanted a second medal bar. The second one is awarded to Junior Seaman XXXXX as he is the youngest in the ship. The third will be decided by raffle, tickets at 50p each can be bought from Midshipman XXXXX proceeds to ships funds. Number One? Carry on.
