Commorative medallion, about 1919

Commorative medallion, about 1919

Museum ID: WNDRB : 1018.79.1

Given to the parents of Henry Douglas Ashman, one of two bronze memorial medallions awarded for the deaths of brothers Henry Douglas Ashman and Cyril Arthur Ashman. Design on front is of Britannia standing and lion, inscribed He died for freedom and honour, and the name of the person to whom awarded posthumously. These medallions were nicknamed 'The Dead Man's Penny'

Measurements: 120 x 120

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