World War 1 Death Plaque

World War 1 Death Plaque Interesting item, see photos A First World War Memorial Plaque, often referred to as a "Dead Man's Penny" or "Death Penny". Purpose:- These bronze plaques were issued to the next-of-kin of British and Empire service personnel who died as a result of the First World War. Design:- Designed by Edward Carter Preston, the plaque features Britannia bestowing a laurel wreath upon a rectangular tablet where the name of the deceased is inscribed (in this case, "WILLIAM MARSHALL"). A lion stands beside Britannia, with dolphins and an oak branch also incorporated into the design, and the inscription "HE DIED FOR FREEDOM AND HONOVR" encircles the edge.