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obverse design : trident, vertical, points uppermost, positioned between a crossed naval ensign and Union flag. A small
shield, marked "31 MAY 1916", rests upon the point where the flagstaffs and trident's shaft cross. This central motif is enclosed by a
narrow rope-work circle
obverse text : "TO.THE.GLORIOUS.MEMORY.OF.THOSE.WHO.FELL.THAT.DAY" (at centre base edge a small anchor)
reverse design : wreath of oakleaves (in high relief) enclosing embossed text
reverse text : "MAY 31, 1916 THE GERMAN FLEET ATTACKED OFF THE COAST OF JUTLAND AND DRIVEN BACK INTO PORT WITH HEAVY LOSS" & "ADMIRAL SIR
JOHN JELLICOE COMMANDER IN CHIEF. VICE ADMIRAL SIR DAVID BEATTY COMMANDING BATTLE CRUISER FLEET."
British First World War medal commemorating the Battle of Jutland (31 May-1 June 1916) produced by Spink and Son after
a design by Admiral Prince Louis of Battenberg, 1st Marquess of Milford Haven, and sold for the benefit of naval orphanages. Less
triumphant in tone than the pieces associated with the British Numismatic Society's Jutland medal competition, Prince Louis's commemoration
pays simple tribute to the sailors who lost their lives in the Jutland fighting. | Publisher: | http://www.iwm.org.uk | Subjects: | Battle of & 31/5/1916 = 1/6/1916 Royal Navy North Sea & Jutland commemorative First World War | Source: | Imperial War Museum | Creator: | Spink and Son | Identifier: | http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/o... | Go to resource |
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