The Battle of Jutland took place between the British Royal Navy and the German High Seas Fleet on 31 May 1916. This medal was struck immediately after the battle, before the conflict had been given an official title. Both sides suffered heavy losses, yet both were eager to claim it as their victory.

The obverse of the medal depicts a crossed White Ensign and Union flag superimposed on a trident with a shield inscribed 31 / MAY / 1916 Around, the edge: TO . THE . GLORIOUS . MEMORY . OF . THOSE . WHO . FELL . THAT . DAY .

he reverse has an inscription within a wreath, reading:  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.