Historical information

A commemorative medal given to the next of kin to a deceased soldier in WWI. Colloquially known as a dead man's penny. Pte. Christopher F. Willcox was killed in the fist battle of the Somme in France on the 28th of July 1916 aged 21.

Physical description

Round metal single sided plaque depicting a helmeted man holding laurel wreath and a trident standing in front of a lion.
Also includes the scroll with a coat of arms and a commemorative letter.

Inscriptions & markings

HE DIED FOR FREEDOM AND HONOUR
CHRISTOPHER FRANKLIN WILCOX