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World War One memorial plaque note (Dead Man's Penny). Cowan, John William
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1914-1918
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Note which accompanied John William Cowan's Memorial Plaque.
Originally on display at Early Settlers Association with portrait of John Cowan, Victory Medal, and World War One memorial plaque (Dead Man's Penny) |
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Victory Medal
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McMillan, William (b.1887, d.1977)
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Circa 1919
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The obverse of the medal depicts the standing figure of Victory holding a palm branch in her right hand and stretching out her left hand. On the reverse of the medal is a laurel wreath containing a four-line inscription: "THE GREAT WAR FOR CIVILISATION 1914-1919". The dates are '1914-1919' to include post-war intervention by the Allied nations in the Russian Civil War. The medal is yellow bronze and is attached to the ribbon by a ring.
The ribbon is watered silk with a double rainbow, with indigo at the edges and red in the centre. On edge - "63305 PTE. J. W. Cowan. N.Z.E.F." Originally on display at Early Settlers Association with portrait of John Cowan, World War One memorial plaque (Dead Man's Penny) and accompanying printed note from King George V. |
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Memorial Plaque (medallion)
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1914-1919
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Circular bronze plaque. Features an image of Britannia holding a trident and standing with a lion. The designer's initials, E.CR.P., appear above the front paw. In her outstretched left hand Britannia holds an olive wreath above the rectangular tablet bearing the name John William Cowan cast in raised letters. Below the name tablet, to the right of the lion, is an oak spray with acorns. Two dolphins swim around Britannia, symbolizing Britain's sea power, and at the bottom a second lion is tearing apart the German eagle. Around the picture the legend reads (in capitals) "He died for freedom and honour". The reverse is blank.
Originally on display at Early Settlers Association with portrait of John Cowan, Victory Medal, and printed note from King George V that was sent with the memorial plaque. |
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Cowan, John William
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1914-1918
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Portrait of John William Cowan, of Kia Ora. Photograph has been painted over in colour. Originally on display at Early Settlers Association with Victory Medal, World War One memorial plaque (Dead Man's Penny) and accompanying printed note from King George V
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Memorial Oak Plaque
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1914-1918
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A rectangular copper plaque associated with the memorial oaks scheme commemorating local soldiers who died during World War One.
'PVTE. J. W. COWAN // KILLED IN FRANCE // 1918' |
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First meeting of Enfield Sports
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First meeting of Enfield Sports. From left (standing): C Cowan, Hector Thompson, McIntyre. From left (seated): J Cowan, S Dorwood, W Milmine.
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