"World War 1 Memorial Plaque"
Artist/Maker
Memorial Plaque Gactory, Church St Acton
Technique
Manufactured
Dimensions
Length: 12.1cm
Width: 12.1cm
Width: 12.1cm
Caption
The Memorial Plaque, also referred to as the 'Death Penny', was issued to next-of-kin of those serving who died as a result of the First World War. The Death Penny was normally issued after the family had been notified by telegram from the War Office.
Credit
Purchase supported by the National Lottery through the Heritage Lottery Fund.
Object number
FCM_2012_039