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whole: the main image is positioned in the top quarter, with the title separate and positioned below the image, in black
outlined white. Further text is separate and positioned below the title in black, black outlined white and red outlined white. Five smaller
images of medals are positioned down the centre of the lower half, with text in black positioned beneath each medal. A scroll is positioned
across the bottom and contains text in red. All set against a light green background.
image: a full-length depiction of a British infantryman and three children standing in front of a Union Flag. One of the children, a girl,
hands the soldier a small white box.
text: A.Pearce.
A HELP TO VICTORY ON EMPIRE DAY
from the Boys and Girls of the Empire
Hereunder are inscribed the names of the scholars of this school who have contributed to the Over-Seas Club's Empire Day 1917 Appeal, on
behalf of our brave Soldiers and Sailors fighting at the Front.
Since the outbreak of War the School Children of the Empire have contributed over 5,000,000 pennies, enabling the Over-Seas Club to send
more than 400,000 parcels of Tobacco, Cigarettes, and other greatly needed comforts to the fearless Soldiers who are driving back the
enemy, and to the gallant Sailors who are keeping steadfast watch on the submarine and mine-infested seas.
This is a splendid tribute to the interest and pride with which the rising generation is watching the splendid exploits of the heroes who
are fighting for the honour of our glorious Empire and the freedom of civilization.
ROLL OF HONOUR
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE ORDER
Instituted for the purpose of recognising the distinguished services of Officers of the Naval and Military Services of the Empire, who have
been specially recommended in Despatches.
DISTINGUISHED CONDUCT MEDAL
This medal is in lieu of that 'For Meritorious Service.' which had previously been issued as a reward for distinguished gallantry. Either a
gratuity of £20 is given on discharge, or an increase of pension of 6d. a day.
VICTORIA CROSS
The Victoria Cross was instituted during the Crimea War, 1856, for the purpose of rewarding individual officers and men of the Army and
Navy who might, in the presence of the enemy, perform some signal act of valour, or devotion to their Country. (The Naval Cross having a
blue ribbon).
THE MILITARY MEDAL
Instituted by King George in 1916, as a reward to non-commissioned officers and men in recognition of bravery in the field. It is worn
immediately before al war medals.
THE MILITARY CROSS
Instituted in 1914. Is entirely a military decoration conferred on captains and officers of lower grades, and warrant officers of the Army,
Indian Army, or Colonial Forces.
IMPORTANT
The Head teacher is courteously requested to forward the sum collected in this school to the Hon. Secretary, Over-Seas Club, General
Buildings, Aldwych, W.C. 2, and to make use of the accompanying remittance form when doing so. A specially designed form of receipt will
then be forwarded to be affixed on this space, so that the whole will form a pleasing and permanent memento of the share taken by the
Scholars in helping our fighting-men on to Victory in 1917. | Publisher: | http://www.iwm.org.uk | Subjects: | Aldwych Military Personnel flag / banner / standard children Charities Over-Seas Club Uniforms medals / orders / decorations WW1 British Home Front | Source: | Imperial War Museum | Creator: | Over-Seas Club, Aldwych | Identifier: | http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/o... | Go to resource |
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