Commemorative plaque
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A commemorative plaque, or simply plaque, is a plate of metal, ceramic, stone, wood, or other material, typically attached to a wall, stone, or other vertical surface, and bearing text in memory of an important figure or event.
In the United Kingdom, blue plaques are attached to buildings to commemorate their association with important occupants or events.
A monumental plaque or tablet commemorating a deceased person or persons, can be a simple form of church monument.
After the First World War, the families of British service men and women killed during the conflict were presented with bronze memorial plaques. The plaques, around 120mm in diameter, were designed by the eminent sculptor and medallist, Edward Carter Preston.
Recently, as the price of metal has increased, plaques have been the target of metal thieves wishing to resell the metal for cash. [1]
[edit] Awards
Plaques are also given as awards instead of trophies or ribbons. Such plaques usually bear text describing the reason for the award and, often, the date of the award.
[edit] References
- ^ Hightower, Eve. [1] The Modesto Bee. 13 December 2007. Retrieved 26 December 2007.
[edit] External links
- Blue Plaque — website listing blue plaques erected in London.]
- A People remembers — website listing terror victims commemorations in Israel, including many Perpetual Plaques.]
- History of the First World War bronze memorial plaques
- WWI memorial plaques history
- Corporate Recognition Plaques — Website listing Corporate Recognition Plaques in USA.]
- Perpetual Plaque — Website listing Perpetual Plaques in USA.]
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