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"World War 1 Memorial Plaque"

Artist/Maker

Memorial Plaque Gactory, Church St Acton

Technique

Manufactured

Dimensions

Length: 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