Next of Kin Memorial Plaque

Next of Kin Memorial Plaque. Uniface: Britannia standing (half-right) holding a trident in her right hand and a laurel wreath in her extended left; at her feet, a lion (right). In the background, two dolphins and a branch of oak. At the base, a lion (left) devours an eagle. Legend: 'HE: DIED: FOR: FREEDOM: AND: HONOVR'; (on a rectangular plaque) 'FRANCIS HENRY LISTER'. Francis Henry Lister, Engineer Rear-Admiral 'HMS Colleen', died on 20 August 1918. These plaques were issued to the relatives of those killed in the First World War or dying as a result of the conflict within seven years of the cessation of hostilities.

Object Details

ID: MEC2071
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: War medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Carter-Preston, Edward
Date made: 1918
People: Lister, Francis Henry; Carter-Preston, Edward
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 120 mm