AOK4 Posted 26 June , 2003 Share Posted 26 June , 2003 Hello, I would like to know if the British only had death plaques in WW1 or if they had them in WW2 too. Regards, Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ian Bowbrick Posted 26 June , 2003 Share Posted 26 June , 2003 Only WW1. But the next of kin did get a similar 'letter' from George VI as relatives got from George V in WW1 Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AOK4 Posted 26 June , 2003 Author Share Posted 26 June , 2003 Thanks Ian, I've never seen or read such a letter. Is there one to be found somewhere on the internet? I've got several similar things from the German side though. Every state had its own kind of "honorary diploma" to hang on the wall in memory of the fallen. This picture was accompanied by a (copied) letter from the state war minister. I even have one complete set with even a letter from the regimental commander and a picture of the grave. Unfortunately all these things are a bit too big to scan and post, but I'll see if I can find a picture of one. Regards, Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David_Bluestein Posted 26 June , 2003 Share Posted 26 June , 2003 After World War Two, the Canadian government issued what is known as the "Birks Plaque" to families of fallen soldiers. The plaques are very small, and narrow, approx 2 inches long and maybe 1 inch high. Because they were so small, they were lost often, and therefore very rare and fairly expensive today. They were issued and fitted into a small cardboard folder. (see photo) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CROONAERT Posted 26 June , 2003 Share Posted 26 June , 2003 I've never seen or read such a letter. Is there one to be found somewhere on the internet? Jan. If it's the "Memorial Scroll" that Ian's referring to, then here's the First World War version. (The serviceman's rank, name and unit was (hand) written underneath the the print in red for the Army and blue for the Navy) Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CROONAERT Posted 26 June , 2003 Share Posted 26 June , 2003 ...and the one for WW2... (The serviceman's details came after the word "commemorates") Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CROONAERT Posted 26 June , 2003 Share Posted 26 June , 2003 A further message was also included with the plaque(this is the WW1 version) - a "thank-you" note from Buck House.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ian Bowbrick Posted 27 June , 2003 Share Posted 27 June , 2003 Dave, Tis what I was refering to! Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mordac Posted 27 June , 2003 Share Posted 27 June , 2003 After World War Two, the Canadian government issued what is known as the "Birks Plaque" to families of fallen soldiers. Hi David: I've never seen one of these plaques. Were they produced by Henry Birks and Sons? What were they made of? Thanks. Garth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David_Bluestein Posted 27 June , 2003 Share Posted 27 June , 2003 Were they produced by Henry Birks and Sons? What were they made of? Thanks. Garth My understanding is that indeed they were produced by Henry Birks and Son, and made of pure silver. I have owned them in the past, but have not seen one on the market in at least a years time. Hope that helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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