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France: CM.277-1937

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Eue, Fritz

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Description

Iron medal commemorating the Battle of Jutland 8 December 1914 and the death of Count Maximillan von Spee, and his two sons, Heinrich and Otto.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1937-12-14) by Barron, E. Evelyn

Dating

Production date: AD 1914

Components of the work

Object composed of iron Diameter 112.5 mm Weight 300 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: The three von Spees.

  • Text: DREI HELDEN ZURSEE (in exergue) ADMIRAL GRAF v.SPEE/ GRAF OTTO/ GRAF HEINRICH
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Sunset over an empty sea.

  • Text: 8.12.1914
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.277-1937
Primary reference Number: 200227
Dup CM.277-1937
[dup]CM.277-1937

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Created: Monday 9 February 2015 Updated: Monday 17 November 2025

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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