Medal
- Object Name:
- Medal
- Object ID:
- 2019.026
- Creator:
- Preston, Edward Carter (1885-1965)
Sculptor - Place of Origin:
- Woolwich, England
- Date:
- circa 1920
- Description:
- World War I Memorial Plaque, issued to family of Jean Grimard of Manchester, NH. These plaques were issued to next-of-kin of all British Empire service personnel who were killed as a result of the war. Large circular bronze medallion. Image of Britannia standing with a lion and holding a trident and olive wreath. Text around perimeter, "HE DIED FOR FREEDOM AND HONOUR". Name of deceased in rectangle, right: "JEAN GRIMARD". Numeral "8" above lion's left rear paw. Designed by Edward Carter Preston (1885-1965), whose initials, "E.CR.P.", appear above lion's right front paw. Other imagery: two dolphins, symbolizing Britain's sea power; laurel branch, lower right; at bottom, another lion, tearing apart the German eagle. Reverse: "W" in circle; manufactured at the Royal Arsenal, Woolwich, England, c.1920.
Two accompanying documents that were issued along with the plaque:
1. Printed Scroll, with Royal Coat of Arms, "Gv RI", and memorial statement. Hand-lettered in red at bottom, "Pte. Jean Grimard / Canadian Infantry Bn." 10" x 7.2".
2. Printed King's Message, with Royal Coat of Arms and "BUCKINGHAM PALACE." in red at top. Message: "I join with my grateful people in sending you this memorial of a brave life given for others in the Great War." Facsimile signature, "George R.I." (George V), at bottom. 7.6" x 4.7". - Material:
- Metal
Bronze - Dimensions:
- D-0.1 Dia-4.75 inches Weight-11.3 oz
- Provenance:
- Private Jean Grimard (1883-1918), of Manchester, NH, served in the Canadian Infantry, 87th Battalion, Québec Regiment, in World War I. He was born in Québec and moved with his family to Manchester c. 1900. He was killed in action on September 2, 1918, and buried in Dury Mill British Cemetery in France. He was the brother of the donor's grandfather, Hercule Grimard.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Ronald E. Grimard
- Subjects:
- World War I, Medals, Medallions, Plaques, Lions, Britannia, Dolphins
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