Does anyone have any information on the “dead mans penny” issued to the family of fallen
during the great war

Many thanks.

'Dead Man's Penny' was a term used by British and Commonwealth soldiers during WW1. It refers to the memorial plaque and scroll presented to the next of kin of soldiers killed in action. The bronze plaque was of a similar size to and looked like a penny hence the term 'Dead Man's Penny'.

Further information and photos can be found at http://www.diggerhistory.info/pages-medals/dead-penny.htm