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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Memorial_Plaque_(medallion)Memorial Plaque (medallion) - Wikipedia

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   First World War memorial plaque. The Memorial Plaque was issued after the First World War to the next-of-kin of all British Empire service personnel who were killed as a result of the war.

2. www.ngccoin.com › news › articleHistory Through Coins: World War I - NGC

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   Nov 11, 2019 · World War I was one of the deadliest conflicts of all time, with estimated death tolls of about 10 million in the armed forces in addition to about 8 million civilians, many of whom perished due to disease and famine.

3. www.researchingww1.co.uk › ww1-memorial-plaqueA Guide to the WW1 Memorial Plaque - Researching WW1 Soldiers

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   A page explaining what a WW1 memorial plaque is, how to find records relating to the memorial plaque, why they were created and their significance.

4. www.royalmint.com › stories › collectFirst World War and The Royal Mint | The Royal Mint

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   The First World War and The Royal Mint. In response to this year's marking of the 100th anniversary of the first remembrance ceremonies, The Royal Mint has procured a number of historic coins from 1919 – the year of the first ’Armistice Day’ ceremony.

5. www.royalmint.com › stories › collectThe Royal Mint and the First World War | The Royal Mint

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   The First World War impacted society at every level, including coinage and The Royal Mint itself. Learn more about The Great War's affect on Britain's coins with the experts at The Royal Mint.

6. www.greatwar.co.uk › memorials › ww1-memorialsWW1 Monuments and Memorials - Great War

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   Tracing World War 1 Family History. Records for WW1 War Graves. Find out how you can trace the location of a war grave or the commemorative memorial for a casualty who died in the First World War: Records for the War Dead of WW1. War Memorials Archive

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   How many people died in World War 1?

   • Click images to enlarge. World War I was one of the deadliest conflicts of all time, with estimated death tolls of about 10 million in the armed forces in addition to about 8 million civilians, many of whom perished due to disease and famine. The “war to end all wars” continues to resonate even today.

   History Through Coins: World War I | NGC

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   Why was the memorial plaque issued after the First World War?

   • The Memorial Plaque was issued after the First World War to the next-of-kin of all British Empire service personnel who were killed as a result of the war.

   Memorial Plaque (medallion) - Wikipedia

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   Where can I find a memorial to Royal Mint employees killed in WW1?

   • A memorial to Royal Mint employees killed in the First World War can be found at the heart of The Royal Mint’s 38-acre site in Llantrisant, Wales, and each year is the loss of life is observed with a two minute silence and wreath-laying ceremony at the memorial.

   First World War and The Royal Mint | The Royal Mint

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   Are there memorials to the First World War?

   • Memorials to the First World War are many and varied. Official and private memorials are to be found on the battlefields of the various theatres of that war and in the home nation of those who served from the many countries which were involved in it.

   WW1 Monuments and Memorials - Great War

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   How many staff died in WW1?

   • Some 138 staff either enlisted or were conscripted to serve in the war, with a number of them dying in the conflict. In June 1917, the war brought tragedy directly to The Royal Mint when an air raid bombing of The Royal Mint's factories resulted in the deaths of four workers.

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   How many plaques were made during WW2?

   • A total of 1,355,000 plaques were issued, which used a total of 450 tons of bronze, and continued to be issued into the 1930s to commemorate people who died as a consequence of the war. Over 800 designs were submitted in a public competition for the design of the plaque.

   The Memorial Plaque Medallion - British Medals and Decorations - WW1

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8. www.identifymedals.com › database › medals-byThe Memorial Plaque Medallion - British Medals and ...

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   A total of 1,355,000 plaques were issued, which used a total of 450 tons of bronze, and continued to be issued into the 1930s to commemorate people who died as a consequence of the war. The Memorial Plaque Design. Over 800 designs were submitted in a public competition for the design of the plaque.