103278 | GREAT BRITAIN. Sinkings of "Mainz" and "Blücher" white metal Medal.

103278  |  GREAT BRITAIN. Sinkings of the Mainz and Blücher white metal Medal. Issued 1916 for the actions of Heligoland Bight and Dogger Bank (45mm, 29.52 g, 12h). By Frank Bowcher for Spink & Son.

 

Two oval medallions joined by rope circles, one above the other, depicting scenes from the actions: namely, the sinkings of the Mainz and Blücher; to left and right, two smaller oval medallions with illustrations of H.M.S. Lion and Arethusa; behind, admiral's flag (Beatty) to left and commodore's flag (Tyrwhitt) to right // Complex description of the two actions. Edge: Plain.

 

BHM 4117; Eimer 1940a. Choice Mint State. Highly brilliant and flashy, and excellent for the metal type.

 

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