Hello,

 

I am hoping to get some information on this World War I Ceramic Memorial Plaque.  I am familiar with the Death Penny, but have never seen one of these plaques before.  I see from the back stamps that it was made by the Royal Household Company.  That company calls this "The Century Memorial Tablet".

 

It is named to Lance Corporal Albert Drury, 1/7 West Yorks.  I confirmed that this was Killed in Action on 03 September 1916.

 

I have included three photos.

 

I am also interested in its value.

 

Thank you for your help.

 

Semper Fi,

Bruce Linz

I've never seen one before. Thanks for posting. A very interesting, and beautiful piece. very nice frame also. Dave

Wow, that is beautiful.  I imagine that it was a private purchase item.  Really nice.

 

-Ski

Very nice item. A private purchase indeed.

 

In the Netherlands similar items were given by municipalities to veterans of their city/village.  

 

Regards

Herman 

On 11/9/2020 at 1:58 PM, Bruce Linz said:

Hello,

 

I am hoping to get some information on this World War I Ceramic Memorial Plaque.  I am familiar with the Death Penny, but have never seen one of these plaques before.  I see from the back stamps that it was made by the Royal Household Company.  That company calls this "The Century Memorial Tablet".

 

It is named to Lance Corporal Albert Drury, 1/7 West Yorks.  I confirmed that this was Killed in Action on 03 September 1916.

 

I have included three photos.

 

I am also interested in its value.

 

Thank you for your help.

 

Semper Fi,

Bruce Linz

Small world. I picked this item up at the tiny Indianapolis Military Show today.

very nice and a very uncommon item, these also came in a paper version, same design but I assume much cheaper to buy.

 

I also have one to Wm. Williams south wales borderers, sadly 24 soldiers of this name fell in the great war whilst serving with the regiment.  I see they both have the same frame.