WW1 Death Penny Plaque – GEORGE BENJAMIN EDWARDS 100% Genuine Researched

WW1 Death Plaque – George Benjamin Edwards
100% Genuine and original   Believed to be :
Rank: Private
Service No: 423688
Date of Death: 21/09/1918
Regiment/Service: London Regiment (Hackney)
Battalion:10th Battalion.
Enlisted: London  Residence: Islington
Killed in Action
Theatre of War: France & Flanders
Grave Reference: II. B. 8.
Cemetery:  MEATH CEMETERY, VILLERS-
Additional Information:
Son of Mrs. Emma. Edwards, of 25, Donegal St., Pentonville Rd., London.
Mother: Emma Mary Ann (nee) Wigley
Father: Thomas
Brothers:Thomas, Arthur and John
Sister: Harritt

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  .