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Clayton RSL Sub BranchMedal, War Medal
... Edward Carter Preston...Edward Carter Preston...The stripes signify the dark blue of the Royal Navy and Merchant Navy, red to represent the service of the Army and the light blue of the Air Force War Medal Medal Edward Carter Preston Edward Carter Preston ...John Alexander Young V82835 DOB 14.10.1899 LieutenantAustralian War Medal 1939-1945 The medal is cupro-nickel with the crowned effigy of King George VI on the obverse. The reverse has a lion standing on a double-headed dragon. The top of the reverse shows the dates 1939 and 1945. The stripes signify the dark blue of the Royal Navy and Merchant Navy, red to represent the service of the Army and the light blue of the Air Force J.A. Young V82835 -
Federation University Historical CollectionMedal - Numismatics, 'Dead Man's Penny' for Edwin Joseph 'Ted' Cannon, c1919
... Over 800 designs were submitted and the competition was won by the sculptor and medallist Edward Carter Preston with his design called Pyramus, receiving a first place prize of £250....Edward Carter Preston...'Dead Man's Penny' for Edwin Joseph 'Ted' Cannon Medal Numismatics Edward Carter Preston ...The Dead Man’s Penny is a commemorative medallion which was presented to the next-of-kin of the men and women from England and the Empire who died during World War One. The Dead Man’s Penny was accompanied by a letter from King George V, stating ‘I join with my grateful people in sending you this memorial of a brave life given for others in the Great War’.[http://nma.gov.au/blogs/education/2010/11/14/dead-mans-penny/] Popularly known as the "Dead Man’s Penny", because of the similarity in appearance to the somewhat smaller penny coin. 1,355,000 plaques were issued, which used a total of 450 tonnes of bronze, and continued to be issued into the 1930s to commemorate people who died as a consequence of the war. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memorial_Plaque_(medallion)] It was decided that the design of the plaque was to be picked from submissions made in a public competition. Over 800 designs were submitted and the competition was won by the sculptor and medallist Edward Carter Preston with his design called Pyramus, receiving a first place prize of £250.[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memorial_Plaque_(medallion)] They were initially made at the Memorial Plaque Factory, 54/56 Church Road, Acton, W3, London from 1919. Early plaques did not have a number stamped on them but later ones have a number stamped behind the lion's back leg. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memorial_Plaque_(medallion)] Ted Cannon's plaquette does not have a stamped number. Ted Cannon was a gifted artist and cartoonist who studied at the Ballarat School of Mines Technical Art School. During the Battle of Pozieres on the Western Front Ted Cannon worked with the Scout Platoon sketching the enemy's gun emplacements. Ted proved invaluable to the Brigade and brought he came under the attention of the Australian High Command. On 13 September 1916 Ted was given a special assignment for General C.B.B. White. Ted was sent out forward of the Old Mill at Verbrandenmolen (in the Ypres Salient) to draw a panorama of the German lines in the area from Hill 60 to The Bluff. It was a hazardous task and Ted was warned to be careful. Tragically he was sniped by an enemy machine-gunner and sustained severe abdominal wounds. Stretcher-bearers rushed him to the 17th Casualty Clearing Station where he was operated on by the doctors at 8.30 that night. With little chance of success, but ever resilient, Ted remained conscious almost to the end. He died early in the morning of the 14 September 1916. His body was buried in the large Military Cemetery at Lijssenthoek. The effects of the late Ted Cannon were returned to his parents. These were an autograph book, three brushes, prayer book, housewife, whistle, book, hymn book, curios. Another listing gives his effects as "identity disc, letters, photos, wallet, 2 books, Mexican Dollar, 1 cent (Ceylon), 3 German Straps, Fountain Pen, Cigarette-holder, Franc Note, 50 centimes Note, devotional book, mirror, rosary, scapula, metal ring, two combs, book of views, nail clippers, badges, tie clip, Egyptian stamp.[http://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/scripts/Imagine.asp?B=3202589] Ted Cannon was an only child. It is not known how the 'Dead Man's Penny' came into the ownership of the donor, but it is thought that it may have been left in a house owned by the donor's mother. Further information on Ted Cannon can be found at http://bih.ballarat.edu.au/index.php/Edwin_J._Cannon and http://www.ballarat.edu.au/about-ub/history/art-and-historical-collection/ub-honour-roll/c/edwin-joseph-ted-cannon-1895-1916Large bronze medallion or plaquette featuring an image of Lady Britannia surrounded by two dolphins (representing Britain’s sea power) and a lion (representing Britain) standing over a defeated eagle (symbolising Germany). Around the outer edge of the medallion are the words ‘He died for freedom and honour’. Next to Lady Britannia is the deceased solider’s name, with no rank provided to show equality in their sacrifice. (http://nma.gov.au/blogs/education/2010/11/14/dead-mans-penny) The plaque was distributed throughout the British Empire, and the first plaques were distributed in Australia in 1922 "Returned home" by W. & O. Mayne, 2013. ted cannon, edwin joseph cannon, cannon, world war 1, world war -
Woodend RSLWorld War 1 Memorial Plaque, Royal Arsenal Woolich
... ...Edward Carter Preston...The Plaque was designed by Edward Carter Preston, Liverpool, United Kingdom. ...The Plaque was designed by Edward Carter Preston, Liverpool, United Kingdom. Over 1.3 Million World War One Memorial Plaques were issued. ...The WW1 Memorial Plaque - also known as the Death Penny or Dead Mans Penny - was awarded to personnel killed as a result of war. The Plaque was designed by Edward Carter Preston, Liverpool, United Kingdom. Over 1.3 Million World War One Memorial Plaques were issued. Plaques were awarded to the next of kin of those killed in action and were accompanied by a memorial scroll from the King. They came to be known as the "Dead Man’s Penny", because of the similarity in appearance to the much smaller penny coin which itself had a diameter of only 1.215 inches (30.9 mm). This WW1 Memorial plaque was awarded in the memory of 3638 Edward James Thompson. He served as a Private in the 60th Australian Infantry Battalion and was killed in France on 19 July 1916. The Plaque was provided to his mother, Florence Thompson, on 26 September 1922.Circular bronze plaque. Relief and name of soldier KIA on front. No inscription or relief on obverse side.He Died For Freedom and Honour. Edward James Thompson. Relief containing Britannia holding a wreath, an imperial lion and two small dolphins. E.CR.P., appear above the front pawmemorial plaque, world war 1, dead man's penny, edward james thompson, edward carter preston -
Williamstown Historical Society IncMedal - WW1 memorial plaque
... "John Thomas Greenwood" Around edge: "He Died for Freedom and Honour" Edward Carter Preston - designer's initials in front of lion's front paw 'E.Cr.P.'...World War I Memorial plaque "John Thomas Greenwood" Around edge: "He Died for Freedom and Honour" Edward Carter Preston - designer's initials in front of lion's front paw 'E.Cr.P.' ...The 'Memorial Plaque', colloquially often known as the 'Dead Man's Penny' or the 'Widows Penny', is a bronze memorial plaque issued after World War I to the next-of-kin of British Empire service personnel killed in the war. Around 1.35 million were produced. They were treasured by some as a tangible memorial, while others thought that they did not reflect the magnitude of the loss that so many families suffered. Such was the depth of feeling that many were returned. This one was issued to John Thomas Greenwood, who was born in 1898 in London, and emigrated to Australia in 1911, aged around thirteen. He was a resident of Williamstown before he enlisted on 8 June 1917, and was assigned firstly to the 58th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement, and then was reassigned to the 39th Battalion. He boarded the HMAT 'Port Melbourne' for England on 16 July 1917. John’s father William Greenwood also joined up, on the same day as William. After training John was sent ‘on strength’ to France where he joined the 39th Battalion on 23 February 1918. They were about to fight the German ‘Spring Offensive’, the Germany’s last attempt at victory. Unfortunately, two months later John became seriously ill and subsequently died of TB and meningitis on the 12 April 1918, at the age of 20. A WW1 British Empire bronze memorial medal or plaque mounted on a timber shield. It features in relief a large depiction of Britannia, holding a triton and flanked by two small dolphins, with a lion in the foreground. The name of the deceased is in a rectangle. On the lower portion of the plaque is a depiction of a lion cub attacking an eagle. "John Thomas Greenwood" Around edge: "He Died for Freedom and Honour" Edward Carter Preston - designer's initials in front of lion's front paw 'E.Cr.P.'world war i, memorial plaque -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchPlaque - WW1 Memorial Plaque, Circa 1919/20
... Designer’s, Edward Carter Preston, initials in front of lion’s front foot....Designer’s, Edward Carter Preston, initials in front of lion’s front foot. ...Circular plaque with an image of Britannia standing with a lion and holding a trident and an olive wreath. Below the name tablet, to the right of the lion, is an oak spray with acorns. Two dolphins swim around Britannia, symbolizing Britain's sea power, and at the bottom a second lion is tearing apart the German eagle. There is a rectangular tablet reading AUGUSTUS CAMPBELL cast in raised letters. Number 9? stamped behind back leg of lion. The legend reads (in capitals) "He died for freedom and honour". Designer’s, Edward Carter Preston, initials in front of lion’s front foot. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchPlaque - WW1 Memorial Plaque, Circa 1919/20
... Designer’s, Edward Carter Preston) initials in front of lion’s front foot....Designer’s, Edward Carter Preston) initials in front of lion’s front foot. ...Details of PTE Lukey's service can be found in the attached service record.Circular plaque with an image of Britannia standing with a lion and holding a trident and an olive wreath. Below the name tablet, to the right of the lion, is an oak spray with acorns. Two dolphins swim around Britannia, symbolizing Britain's sea power, and at the bottom a second lion is tearing apart the German eagle. There is a rectangular tablet reading LEONARD JAMES LUKEY cast in raised letters. Number 17 stamped behind back leg of lion. The legend reads (in capitals) "He died for freedom and honour". Designer’s, Edward Carter Preston) initials in front of lion’s front foot. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchWW1 Memorial Plaque, Circa 1921
... Designer’s, Edward Carter Preston) initials in front of lion’s front foot....Designer’s, Edward Carter Preston) initials in front of lion’s front foot. ...Details of CPL COX's service can be found in the attached service record.Circular plaque with an image of Britannia standing with a lion and holding a trident and an olive wreath. Below the name tablet, to the right of the lion, is an oak spray with acorns. Two dolphins swim around Britannia, symbolizing Britain's sea power, and at the bottom a second lion is tearing apart the German eagle. There is a rectangular tablet reading CHARLES THOMAS COX cast in raised letters. Number 4 stamped between back leg and tail of lion. The legend reads (in capitals) "He died for freedom and honour". Designer’s, Edward Carter Preston) initials in front of lion’s front foot. -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History RoomMedal, British Korean Medal, abt 1953
... Designed by Edward Carter Preston, the Korea Medal is in the form of a 38 millimetres (1.5 in) diameter cupro-nickel disc with, on the obverse, the words ELIZABETH II DEI GRA. ...Medal Korea On rim: 3858806 GNR S G OMEROO RA Designed by Edward Carter Preston, the Korea Medal is in the form of a 38 millimetres (1.5 in) diameter cupro-nickel disc with, on the obverse, the words ELIZABETH II DEI GRA. ...The Korea Medal (French: Médaille de Corée), sometimes referred to as the Queen's Korea Medal to distinguish it from the United Nations Service Medal, was a campaign medal created in 1951 to recognize troops from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom who had given either one day's service (one sortie) in Korea or 28 days offshore during the Korean War. The medal was physically identical in all countries where it was awarded, save for Canada, where it contained unique elements. As an internationally distributed award, the Korea Medal holds a different place in each country's order of precedence for honours.Designed by Edward Carter Preston, the Korea Medal is in the form of a 38 millimetres (1.5 in) diameter cupro-nickel disc with, on the obverse, the words ELIZABETH II DEI GRA. BRITT. OMN. REGINA F.D. (Latin abbreviation for: Elizabeth II, by the Grace of God Queen of All the Britons, Defender of the Faith) surrounding an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, symbolizing her roles as both fount of honour and Commander-in-Chief of her various forces. At the time of the medal's creation, King George VI was monarch and his effigy was to have appeared on the Korea Medal. However, he died on 6 February 1952 and so the image of his daughter was placed on the obverse of the medal, uncrowned, as per custom for sovereigns prior to their coronation. On the reverse is a depiction of Hercules wrestling the Hydra—a symbolic representation of communism—with the word KOREA below. The Canadian version was identical, except it was made of .800 fine silver and bore on the obverse the words ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA CANADA (Elizabeth II, by the Grace of God Queen of Canada). The recipient's name and regimental number was engraved on the medal's rim.On rim: 3858806 GNR S G OMEROO RAmedal korea -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage ParkMedal - J. F. Kennedy WW2 Medals, Australian Government
... a) Obverse, Legend: "GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX ET INDIAE IMP:" (George 6th, by the grace of God, King of all the Britains and Emperor of India) Obverse, small text below the effigy: "PM" (the initials of Percy Metcalfe, the designer) Reverse: "1939 / 1945" Reverse, small text, left: "ECRP" (the initials of Edward Carter Preston, the designer) Edge: "VX38502 J. ...Kennedy Family World War II World War Two Second World War a) Obverse, Legend: "GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX ET INDIAE IMP:" (George 6th, by the grace of God, King of all the Britains and Emperor of India) Obverse, small text below the effigy: "PM" (the initials of Percy Metcalfe, the designer) Reverse: "1939 / 1945" Reverse, small text, left: "ECRP" (the initials of Edward Carter Preston, the designer) Edge: "VX38502 J. ...Corporal John Francis Kennedy of the 2/32nd Australian Infantry Battalion died on September 30th, 1945 in Avonsleigh, Victoria aged 27 after returning home from the Second World War but while still designated to the Victoria Line of Communication Recruit Reception and General Details Depot. He died in a car accident, when the car he was driving struck a tree stump. He was the last survivor of his brothers (Geoffrey and Laurence), both of which also tragically died young - Laurence (whose medals are also in our collection under VEMU2307) in Malaya during the war, and Geoffrey gored by a bull at home.J. F. Kennedy was a member of a local family who served in the Second World War and died tragically like his brothers, forming an important story of local community history.A set of five medals, including the 1939-45 Medal (a), the Defence Medal (b), the Rising Sun Badge (c), the 1939-1945 Star (d), and the Pacific Star (e). a) 1939-1945 Medal: A round, silver-coloured cupronickel medal 36 millimeters in diameter with a red, white, and blue vertically striped ribbon. The obverse relief shows the crowned effigy of George VI surrounded by a Latin legend text. The reverse relief shows a lion standing atop a defeated two-headed dragon. Lettering is also present on the edge. b) The Defence Medal: A round, silver-coloured cupronickel medal 36 millimeters in diameter with a green, orange and black vertically striped ribbon. The obverse relief shows the uncrowned effigy of George VI surrounded by a Latin legend text. The reverse relief shows the Royal Crown resting on an oak sapling, flanked by a lion and a lioness above stylised waves. Lettering is also present on the edge. c) Rising Sun Badge: The 1904-49 edition of the rising sun badge - a brass lapel badge centered on a crown with a semi-circle of sun rays radiating up from it. Below the crown is a scroll with text. d) 1939-1945 Star: A six-pointed star struck in yellow brass to fit in a 44 millimetre diameter circle. The obverse centres on the Royal Cypher, surrounded by a legend with a crown at the top. The reverse features the recipient's name and enlistment number. The ribbon is vertical stripes of (left to right) dark blue, red, and light blue. e) Pacific Star: A six-pointed star struck in yellow brass to fit in a 44 millimetre diameter circle. The obverse centres on the Royal Cypher, surrounded by a legend with a crown at the top. The reverse features the recipient's name and enlistment number. The ribbon is vertical stripes of (left to right) red, light blue, green, yellow, green, dark blue, red.a) Obverse, Legend: "GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX ET INDIAE IMP:" (George 6th, by the grace of God, King of all the Britains and Emperor of India) Obverse, small text below the effigy: "PM" (the initials of Percy Metcalfe, the designer) Reverse: "1939 / 1945" Reverse, small text, left: "ECRP" (the initials of Edward Carter Preston, the designer) Edge: "VX38502 J. F. KENNEDY" b) Obverse Legend: "GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX F:D:IND:IMP." (George 6th, by the grace of God, King of all the Britains, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India) Obverse, small lettering below the effigy: "HP" (the initials of Humphrey Paget and Harold Parker, the designers) Reverse, exergue: "THE DEFENCE / MEDAL" Reverse, top-left: "1939" Reverse, top-right: "1945" Edge: "VX38502 J. F. KENNEDY" c) Scroll: "AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH / MILITARY FORCES" d) Obverse, Royal Cypher: "GRI / VI" Obverse, Legend: "THE 1939 - 1945 STAR" Reverse: "VX38502 / J. F. KENNEDY" e) Obverse, Royal Cypher: "GRI / VI" Obverse, Legend: "THE PACIFIC STAR" Reverse: "VX38502 / J. F. KENNEDY"kennedy family, world war ii, world war two, second world war
