Original British WWI 1915 KIA Framed Death Penny Soldier Memorial - Pte Frank Martin, 2/6th Cyclist Battalion Knives & Daggers Although initially accepted for British

Although initially accepted for British mounted troops due to blade length and weight the contract was cancelled and the 23 trials swords sold out of service

but we have left them completely untouched to avoid marring the lovely case-hardened finish

which is somewhat faded due to powder burn:-

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and the outside was painted with Naval Beach Battalion marking on the front

Original British WWI 1915 KIA Framed Death Penny Soldier Memorial - Pte Frank Martin, 2/6th Cyclist Battalion Knives & Daggers Although initially accepted for BritishOriginal Item: Only One Available. Original WWI Memorial Plaque commemorating British Soldier Frank Clifford Martin who died on February 15, 1915. We believe he sustained life threatening wounds while serving with the 2 6th Cyclist Battalion. Plaque is mounted within a cross patte frame. Measures approximately 8 x 8. Comes more than ready for further research and display. The Memorial Plaque was issued after the First World War to the next of kin of