Miniature Silver 'Battle of Jutland' Commemorative Medal.1916
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Nice quality, solid silver medal made to commemorate the British sailors who lost their lives in the Battle of Jutland during W.W.I. Manufactured by the London medallists, Spink & Son in 1916.
The front of this miniature medal bears the image of the British Union Jack and the Royal Ensign flags, a trident, the date, "31 May 1916" and the caption, "To To the Glorious Memory of Those Who Fell That Day". The reverse is inscribed, "May 31st 1916 - The German Fleet Attacked off the Fleet of Jutland and Driven Back into Port with Heavy Loss - Admiral Sir John Jellicoe, Commander in Chief - Vice Admiral David Beatty Commanding Battle Cruiser Fleet". The reverse also bears the maker's name and date "Spink & Son, 1916". The rim is stamped, "Silver". Diameter : 22.5mm. Nice condition.
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Inventory No. O-126
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