Memorabilia - MEDALLION & MEMORIAL PLAQUE WW1, 1) 1915, .2) post WW1

Historical information

.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.

Physical description

.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.

Inscriptions & markings

.1) " W Peake jr /Epsom/15/11/15"
.2) "WALTER PEAKE " HE DIED FOR FREEDOM AND HONOUR.

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