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Victory of Jutland Bank: CM.103-1994

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Victory of Jutland Bank

Maker(s)

Engraver: Spink & Son

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1994) by Simon, Jacob M. H. Esq.

Dating

Production date: AD 1916

Components of the work

Object composed of white metal Diameter (min) 45 mm Diameter 45 mm Weight 32.04 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Trident with union Jack and the British naval flag attached to it above plaque showing date

  • Text: On Plaque: May 1916 Around: TO THE GLORIOUS MEMORY OF THOSE WHO FELL THAT DAY
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Inscription within open wreath

  • 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 COMANDER IN CHIEF VICE ADMIRAL DAVID BEATTY COMMANDING BATTLE CRUISER FLEET.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.103-1994
Primary reference Number: 229458
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Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Monday 16 September 2019 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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