Summary
Medal commemorating the Battle of Jutland, made by Spink and Son in 1916.
The Battle of Jutland was a naval battle in the North Sea near Jutland, Denmark, during World War I. It was fought between the Royal Navy's Grand Fleet (including The Royal Australian Navy and Royal Canadian Navy) and the Imperial German Navy's High Seas Fleet. The battle was fought on 31 May and 1 June 1916.
Obverse Description
The obverse features a legend in 12 lines within an oak wreath, 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.
Reverse Description
The reverse depicts a trident on which crossed White Ensign and Union flags and a small shield with 31 MAY 1916; around, TO THE GLORIOUS MEMORY OF THOSE WHO FELL THAT DAY.
Edge Description
The edge is plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1916 AD
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Mint
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Inscriptions
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 31 MAY 1916 TO THE GLORIOUS MEMORY OF THOSE WHO FELL THAT DAY
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Material
White metal
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
45 mm (Outside Diameter)
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Shape
Round
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Keywords
Battle of Jutland, 1916, Naval Battles, Wars & Conflicts, World War I, 1914-1918
