Name/TitleBirkenhead War Memorial Design (Holding Medallion)
About this objectPlaster cast of female figure from Birkenhead War Memorial. The memorial itself was originally built to commemorate soldiers who lost their lives in WWI. It is adorned with two female figures on either side. One figure is holding a wreath whilst the other is holding a medallion.
The medallion, although blank in this plaster cast, is a 'next of kin medallion' issued to loved ones of soldiers who died in WWI. The memorial itself was designed by Lionel Budden (who also designed the Liverpool Cenotaph), whilst the sculptor was Herbert Tyson Smith. Both are mostly known for their work in creating war memorials across the North West.
MakerTyson Smith, George Herbert (1883-1972)
Maker Rolesculptor
Date Madec. 1925
Period20th century
Techniqueplaster
Measurementssculpture height: 129 cm
sculpture width: 40 cm
Subject and Association KeywordsFirst World War
Subject and Association Keywordswar
Subject and Association KeywordsBirkenhead War Memorial, England
