Memorial Plaque — A superb quality modern reproduction of a WW1 bronze memorial plaque, remembering 'Col Robert Beech C.M.G. D.S.O. Commanding 2/1 Scottish Horse". In 1916 It was decided that some form of memorial would be established for presentation to the next of kin of those that died during the war. A government committee was established to decide the nature of this memorial, and in August 1917 it was determined that it would take the form of a bronze plaque, the design of which would be decided by a public competition with a winning prize of £250. This design was a prototype that lost out to the now-familiar "Widow's Penny" design that was ultimately selected, which features Britannia with a British lion and the inscription, "He Died For Freedom and Honour." With facsimile version of King George V's condolence letter to the next of kin attached to the reverse.

Excellent condition. $125 + Shipping

Victory Bell — Made from aluminum alloy collected from German planes that crashed on British soil during the “Battle of Britain”. Originally sold in aid of the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund during the first Battle of Britain Dinner held at the Hungaria Restaurant directly after V.E. Day. Designed with the profiles of Churchill, Roosevelt, and Stalin on the side with a “V” for “Victory” on the handle. “Cast In Metal From German Aircraft Shot Down Over Britain 1939/45” and “RAF Benevolent Fund” cast around the base of the bell. Bell is in Good Condition overall. There is some slight oxidation, but the text is legible and profiles are clear and visible.

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