Summary
Medal commemorating the Battle of Jutland in original Spink box, made by Spink and Son in 1916.
This medal was not an award but one of the many commemorative medals produced at the time. The original sale price for this white metal medal was one shilling.
The Battle of Jutland was the only major naval battle of World War I. It took place in the North Sea near Jutland, Denmark on 31 May and 1 June 1916 and 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.
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 features 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
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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 BEATY COMMANDING BATTLE CRUISER FLEET 31 MAY 1916 TO THE GLORIOUS MEMORY OF THOSE WHO FELL THAT DAY SOLD FOR THE BENEFIT OF NAVAL ORPHANAGES
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Material
White metal
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Axis
12
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Classification
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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
