New Medal for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee

The one-off medal is made of nickel silver and designed by Timothy Noad, a professional calligrapher and illuminator

Members of the Armed Forces will be presented with a medal to mark Her Majesty The Queen's Diamond Jubilee in February 2012.

The commemorative medal designed to mark the Queen's 60 years on the throne will be awarded to members of the emergency services, Prison Service and the following Armed Forces personnel:

• members of the Armed Forces (Regular and Reserves) who have completed five full calendar years of service on 6 February 2012;
• living holders of the Victoria Cross and George Cross; and
• members of the Royal Household.

 Full details of the qualifying criteria for the medal will be published later this summer.