Historical information

This plaque was issued to the Hoffman family of Beechworth commemorating the death of Frederick Hoffman who was killed in action

Significance

Item is part of the Hoffman Family collection.

Physical description

The round bronze Memorial Plaque is 120mm in diameter. It shows Britannia and a lion on the front and bears the inscription: "He died for freedom and honour". The full name of the dead soldier ( Frederick Hoffman )is embossed on the right hand side of the plaque. No rank, unit or decorations are shown, befitting the equality of the sacrifice made by all casualties. It is adhered to a wedge of pine wood

Inscriptions & markings

Around the rim is embossed "he died for freedom and honovr" The words "Frederick Hoffman