This plaque was issued after the 1st world war to the next of kin of who was sadly killed during the war. Plaque was designed by Edward Carter Preston and was made at The Memorial Plaque Factory in London. This item has the number 21 behind the lions back leg and also has ECRP stamp mark which relates to who designed it.
The plaque does have small age wear, bronze age patina and some discolouration on the back, otherwise is in very good condition. Size is 12cm or 4.7 in diameter.
6235, was awarded the 14 Star & Bar War & Victory medals, he served with the Prince of Wales volunteers (South Lancasher Reg)he previously served with the 2nd Btn South Lancashire Red, he was Killed in Action between 15th & 29th /9/1914 the war graves has his death noted as 15th September 1914 he is commerated on the LaFerte-Sous-Jouarre memorial - France. The item "Original WW1 Bronze Memorial Plaque Dead Mans Penny Tomas Henry Hooley 1914 1918" is in sale since Tuesday, July 28, 2020. This item is in the category "Collectables\Militaria\World War I (1914-1918)\Plaques". The seller is "aurorahouse16" and is located in Manchester, Lancashire.This item can be shipped worldwide.