WW1 Death Penny Plaque CHARLES WILLIAM WEST unique Name 100% genuine Researched
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WW1 Death Plaque – Charles William West
Unique name.
Rank:Private
Service No:G/29256
Date of Death: 26/08/1918 Age:19
Killed in Action
Born: Lincoln Enlisted: Lincoln. Residence: Lincoln
Theatre of war: France & Flanders
Regiment/Service:The Buffs (East Kent Regiment)
Battalion:7th Battalion.
Grave Reference: V. A. 15.
Cemetery: QUARRY CEMETERY, MONTAUBAN
Additional Information:
Step Father: George Hubert Parker.
Son of Mrs. Susannah Haywood. Parker, of 28, Sparrow Lane, Lincoln.
Brothers: Sidney and Eric.
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 .
| Weight | 1 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 45 × 35 × 16 in |
| Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
| Modified Item | No |
| Country/ Organization | Great Britain |
| Issued/ Not-Issued | Issued |
| Theme | Militaria |
| Type | Death Penny |
| Conflict | World War I (1914-1918) |
| Service | Army |
| Era | 1914-1945 |
| ConditionID | 3000 |
| ConditionDisplayName | Used |
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