GB Memorial Plaque WW1 bronze medal given to the relatives of those who died in service during the First World War.  Also known as the  Dead Man’s Penny.  Designed by E Carter Preston, each medal was individually named using a small removable plaque attached with an electro-magnet.  This was a timely invention.
Named to Ernest Maywall, 2nd Battalion Yorkshire Light Infantry #13002. Â Died 17 December 1917 in Belgium.
Over one and half million medals were made and given to relatives of GB and Commonwealth troops who died during the war.
cast bronze 120mm. with struck insert.
