WW1 Memorial Plaque (Death Penny) with Personalised Memorial ScrollThe World War One Memorial Plaque, widely known as the Death Penny, remains one of the most poignant and recognisable memorials of the Great War. Issued to the families of those who died as a result of their wartime service, the plaque was intended as a permanent reminder of sacrifice and loss. More than 1. 3 million Memorial Plaques were distributed to grieving families across Britain and the Commonwealth following the First World War. Full history

replacement purposes and display

Following the 1993 review

The Waterloo Medal was the first medal to be named to the recipient around the rim

The Air Force Medal (AFM) GVI was awarded to non-commissioned members of the Royal Air Force and other qualifying Commonwealth air forces in recognition of courage

During the Second World War around 15

British Empire Medal GVI is the George VI version of this award

unlicensed reproductions are not suitable for engraving

Approximately 90

produced under licence to the MoD in the United Kingdom

Die-struck metal construction for precise detail and lasting durability

This replica is made using the original dies but with the addition of the word copy at 11 o'clock on the reverse

awarded for 1 days service between 27th September 1945 and 30th June 1948