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WW1 plaque John Alexander Gillespie

WW1 plaque John Alexander Gillespie

Date Added: 28 February 2010 Year: 1920 Institution Name: dnhhl Cat No: | 2003_328_013 | Picture No: 8278

WW1 bronze plaque in memory of John Alexander Gillespie. Circular with Britannia and a lion and the inscription HE DIED FOR FREEDOM AND HONOUR around the edge. There is a small mark with "WA" interlaced on the back, could be the maker/manufacturer. Underneath the lion is a line with a smaller lion/dog figure and what looks like a wing. There are the letters "E C?P" near the foot of the lion. The plaque accompanies scroll 2002_257.

Dimensions: Diameter 120mm

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