Memorial plaque William Oliver Chant

Name: Memorial Plaque William Oliver Chant
SKU: as600a038
Price: 165.00 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

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This memorial plaque was issued to the family of William Oliver Chant.

William served with 112th Company Machine Gun Corps (Infantry). He died on 28th April 1917.
We do not have any other paperwork or medals with this plaque.

The Memorial plaque, more properly plaquette, was issued after WW1 to the next of kin of all British and Empire service personnel killed as a result of the war.
The plaque is made of bronze.
The 12 cm (4.75") diameter circular design was chosen from over 800 submitted in a public competition.
The winning design was by Edward Carter Preston, a sculptor. He won £250.
The design is called "Pyramus". It features Britannia, holding a trident, next to a standing lion. Two dolphins are swimming round Britannia symbolising Britain's sea power. At the foot of the plaque there is another lion tearing apart the German eagle.
The edge bears the legend "He died for freedom and honour". There were approximately 600 plaques issued for women, and these do have the words altered to "She ...".

Each plaque is individually named, but does not bear their rank as there was to be no distinction between the sacrifice made by different individuals.

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Selling price includes free UK postage. For other countries, please contact us for a quote.

Price

£~~165.00~~

$~~208.36~~ USA

€~~200.06~~

The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 27/FEB/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
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Category Coins, Banknotes, Medals and Badges Period Early 20th Century Antiques Origin English Item code as600a038 / 2K005 Status Sold

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