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'For Right and Freedom' patriotic plate - WWI

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Paragon China England

c. 1915

Overview

World War One era white, circular, glazed bone china plate featuring the flags of the allied nations: Great Britain, Belgium, Russia and France.
Where the flagpoles join, there is a wreath of leaves with a golden rose at the base, some rope with tassels on the ends, and a yellow scroll with the words 'For Right and Freedom' written in black lettering.
Above this on the rim of the plate is a depiction of the King's crown in gold and red, under which a blue decorative scroll appears. The plate has a decorative gold edge.
The reverse of the plate bears the maker's name and logo.

Historical information

A patriotic plate produced early in the Great War to show the solidarity of the allied nations in fighting a common enemy with a common purpose - For Right and Freedom.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-119-RoW00347

Item type

Decorative Objects

Domestic Objects

Themes

Social History
War and Conflict
War and Conflict > World War 1

Material

Width

181 mm

Height or length

181 mm

Depth

13 mm

Inscriptions and markings

On front of plate:

"FOR RIGHT AND FREEDOM"

On reverse of plate:

"PARAGON
CHINA
ENGLAND"

Keywords

History - Social

British History

Place made

United Kingdom

Year

Primary significance criteria

Artistic or aesthetic significance

Social or spiritual significance

Comparative significance criteria

Interpretive capacity

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