E. CARTER PRESTON
Death Plaque in the name of 7134 Private Frederick George Styles, 1st Battalion, Princess Charlotte of Wales' (Royal Berkshire Regiment). Born Lambeth, Surrey. Enlisted London. Residence - Battersea, Surrey. Died of wounds (early casualty) France and Flanders 10.9.14.
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Artist:E. CARTER PRESTON
Ref: 3856
Medium: Bronze
Size: 5.75in diameter
Framed: Trench Art
Status: Signed with Initials
Provenance: In 1917, there was a competition for a suitable design for a memorial plaque to be given to the next of kin of all soldiers from within the British Commonwealth whose deaths were attributable to the War. There were 800 entries and the prize of £250 was won by the sculptor, E. Carter Preston of Liverpool.
Price: £70.00
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