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Limited Edition of 100 covers

Battle of Jutland Commemoration
The Battle of Jutland took place between the British Grand Fleet and the German High Seas Fleet on the 31st May 1916 in the North Sea, off the mainland of Denmark. Involving some 250 ships and 100,000 men, this battle was the only major naval surface engagement of World War I. Both sides claimed victory in this indecisive battle, though Britain retained control of the North Sea.
To commemorate the centenary of this historic battle British Forces Philatelic Service has produced a Forces cover, which will be published on the 31st May 2016.
Showing the positions of the British and German Fleets, the cover bears an appropriately designed smiler stamp. This will be cancelled by the BFPS numbered 3197 special handstamp, which incorporates the Jutland Centenary logo.
Complete with an A4 double-sided insert in full colour giving a brief description of the sea battle. Both are presented in a cellophane sleeve to create a high quality souvenir of the Centenary.
Versions of the cover for sale in the BFPS shop at the moment include the standard unsigned priced at £7.50