Posted 10 years ago
ron1939
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A Cup made for the visit of Queen Elizabeth Second 18 March 1986.
It has Artillery colors on rim and Fort Glanvilles coat of arms on front.
On back Crown and commemoration of the visit to Fort Glanville
of her Majesty The Queen 13 March 1986.
Her Majesty Stayed for about one hour and watched Cannon firing
Three cannon. Rifle firing Martin Henry and foot drill
Also toured all buildings .Only people in fort fort Glanville members
and Family .plus heavy security personal. Cups only for members
Not allowed to sell to public as you can not make money on Royal visits.
I was born England lived there 30 years never got near the Queen
Come to South Australia and she comes up and talked to me funny world.
But afraid she did not Knight me may be next time.