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Object Name |
Medal, Commemorative |
Artist |
Preston, Edward Carter |
Year Range from |
1919 |
Year Range to |
1920 |
Description |
Round bronze memorial plaque (medallion) commemorating Robert Vernon Armstrong (Vern) (1892-1915) Canterbury Mounted Rifles 7/1328 (1st Battalion). Issued to Armstrong family. In original envelope and cardboard packaging. Aka dead man's pennybeside Britannica with outstretched hand holding a wreath. Around the edge of the plaque are the words "He died for freedom and honour". These were posted out separately, typically in 1919 and 1920, with a King’s message" (2025.20.61) enclosed, containing a facsimile signature of the King. |
People |
Armstrong, Robert Vernon "Vern" |
Subjects |
World War I Soldiers Memorial works Medals |
Provenance |
Armstrong family archives. Gift of Jan Shuttleworth and the Armstrong family |
Collection |
Armstrong Family Archive |
Catalog Number |
2025.20.60 |
Credit line |
Gift of Jan Shuttleworth and the Armstrong family |