King's Own Royal Regiment Museum

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HOME Museum & Collections Sales Donations Events Contact Us REGIMENTAL HISTORY 17th Century 18th Century 19th Century 20th Century First World War Second World War Actions & Movements Battle Honours FAMILY HISTORY Resources Further Reading PHOTO GALLERY ENQUIRIES FURTHER READING LINKS		Collections - Medals Commemorative Medals Battle of Jutland Battle of Jutland Commemorative Medal The silver medal is maker marked on the reverse SPINK & SON. The medal commemorates the British sailors who lost their lives on May 31, 1916 at the Battle of Jutland. The obverse features a Royal Ensign and Union Jack crossed flags and a shield in between reading "31 MAY 1916". Behind them is a trident with an anchor tied to it. The surrounding message reads "To The Glorious Memory Of Those Who Fell That Day". The reverse announces the date "MAY 31, 1916" and the is inscribed " 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.", with a wreath surrounding all. The medals were sold in order to raise money for naval orphanages. Gold versions are also known. Accession Number: KO1831/11 Only a proportion of our collections are on display at anyone time. Certain items are on loan for display in other institutions. An appointment is required to consult any of our collections which are held in store.