WW1 DEATH Plaque Penny

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Condition

Secondhand

Location

South Africa

Bob Shop ID

643704799

The plaque, approximately 120mm in diameter, features a design of Britannia and a lion on the front, with the inscription "He died for freedom and honor". It's known as a "death penny" due to its resemblance to a small coin, and the phrase "He died for freedom and honour" is inscribed around its edge. Note the spelling on medal is HONOVR. That is correct

Thomas Huck served in the EAST SURREY Regiment during world war 1. He is listed in having died in 1916.

He was a private in the British Army.

There is another Thomas Huck listed from the Middlesex Regiment and died in 1918.

What might a proper research reveal ?!

The "death penny" or "Dead Man's Penny" is a bronze memorial plaque presented to the next of kin of British and Empire soldiers who died during World War I.

This is a real steal at the price!

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