Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - MEMORIAL PLAQUE, MEDALLION WW1, 1) 1915, .2) post WW1
... No’s 1794, 1791.3, 1792P. numismatics - medals - commemorative ...
.1) The medallion is believed to be for Rifle shooting.
.2) Commonly called Dead Mans Penny. Issued to next of kin of a soldier who never returned. Walter Peake 6/1688 N.Z.E.F. Refer Cat No’s 1794, 1791.3, 1792P..1) Gold coloured commemorative medallion for W. Peake Jr dated 15/11/15, centre disc, target with rifle on maltese cross.
.2) Memorial plaque, bronze with Brittania, lions and seals. A space is provided for individual names..1) " W Peake jr /Epsom/15/11/15"
.2) "WALTER PEAKE " HE DIED FOR FREEDOM AND HONOUR.numismatics - medals - commemorative, military history, memorial plaque