€25.00
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British WWI. Presented by action house Spink & Sons in 1916, to honor the memory of those British sailors who died during the Battle of Jutland, 31 May 1916.
Obverse:
Trident upright, crossed before it two staves with White Ensign (left), Union Jack (right). Triangular shield suspended from the three staves, inscribed, '31 MAY 1916.' Legend TO . THE . GLORIOUS . MEMORY . OF . THOSE . WHO . FELL . THAT . DAY
Reverse:
Inscription 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.
| UPC | MHE0825a |
|---|---|
| Price | €25.00 |
| Kwaliteit | Very fine, edge nick rev. |
| Diameter | 45 mm |
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| Jaar | 1916 |
| Materiaal | White metal |