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CHRISTMAS COMFORTS TIN 1914
These tins were sent by Princess Mary at Christmas
1914 to soldiers at the front. They contained tobacco, sweets and
a Christmas Card. This was probably the inspiration for the fortnightly parcels and cards sent by the Mrs Elizabeth Strouts and her Friends of Great Chart from 1915 onwards. |
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THE MEMORIAL PLAQUE & SCROLL Nicknamed "The Dead Man's Penny" or "Death Penny" these bronze plaques were sent by the King to commemorate the fallen soldier. The name of the fallen soldier was cast in the rectangular box at the 3 o'clock position. They were sent to the next of kin in a box with an
accompanying scroll bearing a facsimile copy of the King's signature. The plaques were cast in bronze and were approximately 5 inches (125cms) in diameter. |
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MEMORIAL CARDS I am not sure of the origin of these cards but I have seen them for several members of the village who died including:
Size about 4 inches by 2.5 inches Front
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THE BUFFS CAP BADGE | |
THE BUFFS SHOULDER BADGE | |