Commemorative Plaque

Name/Title

Commemorative Plaque

Entry/Object ID

2003.71.04

Description

Bronze circular memorial plaque mounted on a dark wood easel. Britannica is holding a laurel standing behind a walking lion. Underneath the lion an eagle is being eaten by a lion. The plaque bears the name William Henry Brennan.

Use

Throughout the first World War 1914 to 1918, relatives of service personnel killed in action, were given a "death plaque" or memorial medal showing the deceased person's name. These plaques or medals were individually cast in bronze. Most were issued to men, and their legend (inscription) reads HE DIED FOR FREEDOM AND HONOUR.

Made/Created

Date made

1914 - 1918

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Plate, Commemorative

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Commemorative

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Memorabilia

Nomenclature Class

Documentary Objects

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Brennan, William Henry

Related Events

Event

World War I