WW1 Death Penny Plaque LEWIS WAKELIN Plus SLEEVE Researched

WW1 Bronze Death Plaque in the name of Lewis Wakelin
Unique Name. 100% Original. Full Size. Nice Collectable Condition. with original envelope
Rank: Gunner Royal Artillery, Royal Horse Artillery Age: 22
Date of Death: 3/10/1917 How died: Killed in Action
Service No: 111325

Son of James and Elizabeth 8 Lees Terrace, Finkle Street, Selby

NEW IRISH FARM CEMETERY

Father: James Occupation: Tailor
Mother: Elizabeth
Brother: Laurence
Sister: Edith

The Bronze Memorial Plaque was issued to the next of kin of servicemen/women who had fallen in the Great War.
Measures 121mm (4.76”) diameter, weighing approx 333 grams, cast in bronze incorporating the following:
Brittania holding a Laurel Wreath in her left hand and a Trident in her right hand.
An imperial lion.
2 dolphins representing Britain’s sea power.
The emblem of Imperial Germany’s eagle being torn to pieces by another lion.
A rectangle containing the serviceman/womans name.
No rank was given as it was intended to show equality in their sacrifice.
Around the edge of the plaque inscribed ” He/She Died For Freedom And Honour”
These plaques are sometimes referred to as –
DEAD MANS PENNY, MEMORIAL PLAQUE , WIDOWS PENNY ,
DEATH PENNY , DEATH PLAQUE  .