Memorial Plaque, From 1917-1918

Historical information

This Plaque was made and issued to the NOK of a service person who died during service or as a result of service.
The concept of this plaque was began in 1917.
There may have been over 1 million plaques made.

Significance

This Memorial Plaque has a 'W' on the reverse of the plaque which indicates it could have been made at Woolwich.
There is no name in the rectangle provided.

Physical description

A Bronze Plaque,

Inscriptions & markings

On the reverse - W
On the Front - He Died for Freedom and Honour

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