WW1 Death Plaque – Ernest John Farrant
100 % genuine. Plus original Envelope.  Unique name
Rank: Private  Service No: 283553
Date of Death: 28/03/1918  Killed In Action
Born: Stepney   Enlisted: Camberwell
Residence: Battersea
Regiment/Service: London Regiment (Royal Fusiliers)
(Formerly 6287, 4/3rd. London Regiment)
Battalion: 4th Battalion.
Grave Reference: V. E. 6.
Cemetery: ORCHARD DUMP CEMETERY, ARLEUX-EN-GOHELLE   
 

The Bronze Memorial Plaque was issued to the next of kin of servicemen/women who had fallen in the Great War.
Measures 121mm (4.76”) diameter, weighing approx 333 grams, cast in bronze incorporating the following:
Brittania holding a Laurel Wreath in her left hand and a Trident in her right hand.
An imperial lion.
2 dolphins representing Britain's sea power.
The emblem of Imperial Germany's eagle being torn to pieces by another lion.
A rectangle containing the serviceman/womans name.

No rank was given as it was intended to show equality in their sacrifice.
Around the edge of the plaque inscribed " He/She Died For Freedom And Honour"

These plaques are sometimes referred to as –
DEAD MANS PENNY, MEMORIAL PLAQUE , WIDOWS PENNY ,
DEATH PENNY , DEATH PLAQUE  .

Unpolished.