Contenuto dell'articolo

• The E-Sylum: Volume 9, Number 49, December 3, 2006, Article 31
  

  DEAD MAN'S PENNY ALSO ISSUED FOR WOMEN
  

  Regarding the British World War I Memorial Plaque (also called the
  Dead Man's Penny), Philip Mernick writes: "As already mentioned these
  are (unfortunately) still very common in the UK and frequently seen at
  antiques centres and militaria shows. I understand, however, that there
  were a small number made to commemorate the deaths of women. In those
  days women were not enrolled as soldiers but many served in medical
  positions close to the front. I believe that most or perhaps all of
  the plaques were awarded to nurses, but do not know how many were
  issued. Having never seen one illustrated, I do not know if they had
  the same design or even if they were the same size. I have, however,
  heard that they have been faked due to their rarity and consequent value."
  

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• http://www.coinbooks.org/esylum_v09n49a31.html

Data di pubblicazione

• 2006-12-03

Volume

• 9

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