Series 02: Pryce family papers: cartoons of World War II period, ca. 1933-1945 ; World War I death plaque for Alan Pryce, 1915

PXA 313
R 1193
Status: On display. Objects Gallery. Case 1, Shelf 19. Applies to R 1193

series

1915, ca. 1933-1945

Graphic Materials, Drawings, Medals

836707

59 drawings - various sizes - ink and wash or coloured pencil
1 commemorative medallion - 13 cm. diameter - bronze

Included are cartoons by Stuart Peterson, Will Mahony, Jack Lusby, Eric Hudson, Edward Shelley and Bee

R 1193:
Medal.
Bronze death plaque, also known as a "Dead Man's Penny", this commemorative medallion was presented to the next-of-kin of the men and women who died during World War One. The bronze medallion features an image of Lady Britannia surrounded by 2 dolphins (representing Britain's sea power) and a lion (representing Britain) standing over a defeated eagle (symbolising Germany). Around the outer edge of the medallion are the words "He died for freedom and honour". Next to Lady Britannia is the deceased soldier's name, Alan Pryce, with no rank provided, to show equality in the sacrifice.
Alan Pryce died of wounds received at Gallipoli, 22 May 1915.

Access via appointment - Applies to R 1193

Approval for reproduction required

Contents list available in the Mitchell Library Reading Room

Information transferred from Pictures Card Catalogue as part of the eRecords Project, 2008-2009
Pic.Acc. Upgrade Project - Information transferred from Pic.Acc.4360 as part of the eRecords Project 2012-13

Keyword subjects:
Shelley, Edward

All are signed.
Two bear inscriptions: 'To Henry Pryce - Xmas 1993, Will Mahony', and 'To Gunner from Will Mahony'.
Some have no date, dated from inclusion with others by that artist, or by its subject matter.
Four are untitled.