WW1 Commemorative Plaque For A Fallen Soldier
A WW1 Commemorative plaque honoring fallen soldier Private Dyer J. Byrd from Ohio on March 1st 1918 in the St. Clement sector. While at a listening post a German raiding party approached him. He threw two grenades, as he turned to sound the alarm he was shot. As went down he was heard to say, “The Germans are coming in the form of a wedge. Boys, I’m dying.” More about Private Dyer J. Byrd.
The plaque is made of wood and consists of a central heavy bronze plaque and four medals awarded to the fallen soldier of his service during World War One.
The plaque depicts the goddess of liberty and freedom holding a laurel wreath and a sword or baton. Behind her are soldiers in ceremonial uniforms saluting with their rifles and fixed bayonets as the sun shines behind them.
The plaque reads:
1917 World War 1918
In Memory Of
Private Dyer J. Byrd US 166th Infantry
(Illegible) - March 1918
Medal top right: Interallied medal 1914-1918 - The Great War For Civilization
Medal bottom right: WW1 French medal for valor and discipline
Medal left top: WW1 French medal Croix de Guerre (war cross)
Medal left bottom: French commemorative medal of the Great War
Dimensions:
Height: 41 cm / 16.14 inches
Width: 30 cm / 11.81 inches
Commemorative Plaque For Lieutenant De Lancy J. Colvin
Commemorative plaque for Lieutenant De Lancy J. Colvin of Jackson, Michigan, a World War One hero killed in action in France in 1918.
The plaque is wood and is adorned at the top part with the great seal of the United States, Marine Corps emblems on each side.
On the right a medal for Somme offensive and on the left the Pennsylvania National Guard 28th Division WW1 Service Award.
At the bottom a Rene Lalique WW1 Journee Du Poilu 1915 bronze cross. The "Journée du Poilu" medal was created as part of a fundraising campaign to support French soldiers and war orphans.
The center plaque reads:
Presented by the county of Jackson Michigan
To
Lieutenant De Lancy J. Colvil (We believe that there was a mistake in the printing of the plaque, since no Colvil existed with that name from Jackson Michigan)
In great appreciation
Of the services rendered
In the World War
1917-1918
Dimensions:
Height: 35 cm / 13.77 inches
Width: 24 cm / 9.44 inches
British 21st Army Group Headquarters WW2 Commemorative Plaque
British 21st Army Group Headquarters WW2 Commemorative Plaque presented to Colonel James (Joe) Oliver Ewart by Field Marshal Sir Bernard Law Montgomery for his role in the negotiations for the surrender of the German high command in North West Germany, Holland and Denmark.
Colonel James Oliver Ewart (3 April 1917 – 1 July 1945) served towards the end of World War 2 in the British Intelligence Corps and finished his service as the second most senior intelligence staff officer in Field Marshal Montgomery's 21st Army Group during the liberation of Europe; and he would be one of the key staff at the surrender of German forces to Montgomery on 4 May 1945 on Lüneburg Heath. Ewart died on duty of injuries he received in a road traffic accident on 1 July 1945, near the town of Melle, Germany.
The plaque consists of emblems of the British 21 Army Group Headquarters, British First Army and British Second Army.
This special historic plaque commemorates the role of Colonel Ewart in the surrender of the German High Command.
It is most likely a one-of-a-kind piece.
Dimensions:
Height: 41 cm / 16.14 inches
Width: 30 cm / 11.81 inches
Soviet Russian WW2 Plaque 40th Anniversary For Participation
Soviet Russian WW2 plaque for participation in the great patriotic war commemorating the 40th anniversary of victory over Nazi Germany.
The writing is translated from Russian to:
1941-1945
For participant in the great patriotic war
Zaitsev Sergei Ivanovich
On the anniversary of the fortieth year of victory
9th of May 1985
White metal with a bronze coating.
Dimensions
Length: 36 cm / 14.17 inches
Width: 31 cm / 12.2 inches
Weight: 2.3 Kg / 5 lbs
Iron Plaque of Commemorating the Deutsche Legionendenkmal 1803-1816
Iron Plaque of Commemorating the Deutsche Legionendenkmal 1803-1816 King's German Legion which fought in the Napoleonic wars.
The plaque has the following writing:
Iron plaque "Legionendenkmal" 1803-1816
Cast iron memorial war plaque for the Deutsche Legion (King's German Legion)
Which was formed in 1803 to fight in the Napoleonic Wars.
A relief sculpture of a horse rearing above a defeated enemy - the fallen man
Has lifted his shield to protect himself from the horse's hooves.
The two are situated on a base that displays the Legion motto: Nec Aspera Terrent
(Hardships do not deter us) above 1803-1816.
The plaque is signed by H. Wedemeyer (1927, H. Wedemeyer, by Lauchhammer)
Eagles on both sides say: Waterloo, Royal Scots Greys. These were a cavalry regiment of the British Army from 1707 until 1971. The regiment had a famous cavalry charge which broke French lines and captured the French Eagle emblem flag.
Dimensions
Length: 30 cm /11.8 inches
Width: 24 cm / 9.4 inches
Weight: 1.4 Kg / 3 lbs.
National Rifle Association State Championship Trophy
National Rifle Association State Championship Trophy featuring three men shooting in the three basic shooting positions, standing, kneeling and laying down. This NRA trophy plaque is made probably in the 1930's, made of thick cast bronze on wood.
Dimensions
Length: 50 cm / 19.6 inches
Width: 40 cm / 15.74 inches
Weight: 4.7 Kg / 10.36 lbs.
American Veterans of Foreign Wars Appreciation Plaque to Helen Morgan
American Veterans of Foreign Wars appreciation plaque to Helen Morgan, probably for her contribution to the US military during World War One judging from the figures on the sides of the inscription. On the left, two American artillery soldiers loading a cannon, on the right, two soldiers holding rifles going to battle.
The middle inscription reads:
Presented to
Helen Morgan
Bronx County Council
Vetrans of Foreign
Wars of US
As A Token
Of Our Esteem
March 17, 1934
Bronze on wood.
Dimensions:
24 cm x 26 cm / 9.44 inches x 10.23 inches
1.8 Kg / 3.96 lbs.
Two Foundry Workers Bronze Plaque
Two foundry workers bronze plaque featuring two bare chested men pouring liquid metal, or other substance, into a cast.
The piece is of the German 1920's style of art deco and art nouveau influences.
This antique bronze plaque is not signed but most likely made by German artist Heinrich Friedrich Moshage (1896 - 1968) who created many foundry and labor featured works, influenced by his father who was a foundry worker.
Dimensions:
29 cm x 29 cm / 11.41 inches x 11.41 inches
5.25 Kg / 11.57 lbs.
Bronze Plaque of Liberation of Prague by Frantisek Bilek
The liberation of Prague is depicted here in this bronze plaque by Frantisek Bilek (1907-1985). The liberation started as a Czechoslovak uprising against the occupying Nazi German regime between the 5th to 9th of May 1945 and later joined by the Soviet Red Army. The plaque shows citizens and Russian soldiers fighting their way to Prague Castle which is visible in the horizon. The date of 5-9V 1945 is on the bottom right corner (V for the fifth month).
Dimensions
23 cm x 10 cm / 9 inches x 3.93 inches
Bronze Relief Plaque of Roman Soldiers and Women on Way to Ship Voyage
A heavy bronze relief plaque of Roman soldiers and women preparing for a ship voyage. This bronze plaque is relatively contemporary, probably from the 1920's. Very good casting as the details are all visible and sharp. A nice decorative Roman style bronze plaque that can add a sense of history to any surroundings. Unsigned and unmarked,
Dimensions
25.2 cm x 9.3 cm / 9.92 inches x 3.66 inches
German WW1 Procession of Artillery Soldiers Bronze Plaque By Ludwig Manzel
A special bronze relief plaque of a procession of German WW1 soldiers on horseback pulling an artillery carriage with other soldiers. The bronze work is excellent showing in high detail the soldiers, their rifles and helmets, the horses and in the background of what seems to be a bombed out town with houses with missing roofs and a damaged tree. The work is made by Karl Ludwig Manzel (1858-1936) and is signed by him L. Manzel on the lower right as well as K. Grabert. Chlg.I. on the width of the frame.
Dimensions
59.4 cm x 13.5 cm / 23.38 inches x 5.31 inches
2.44 Kg / 5.37 lbs
French Military Recognition Plaque To Mr. Benoit Barret
A French military recognition bronze plaque to Mr. Benoit Barret for his collaboration with the Central Sports Service Of the French Armed Forces, dated November 1957. The plaque is enclosed in the original wood box with inside satin material. The plaque is made by the famous Drago company in Paris, specializing in military insignias and related decorations since 1920.
Dimensions
17 cm x 9.5 cm / 6.7 inches x 3.74 inches
Weight: 1 Kg = 2.2 lbs.