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These plaques were sold to benefit HRH The Duke of Gloucesters Red Cross and St, John\'s Fund.
Original WWII commemorative plaque containing a genuine fragment of stone from the Houses of Parliament, London, following the German air raid of May 1941 during the Blitz.
The plaque features a molded image of Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament with an embedded stone fragment and commemorative inscription stating that the stone came from the Houses of Parliament after the May 1941 air raid.
These souvenir pieces were produced from salvaged masonry recovered after the bombing of the Palace of Westminster and are sought after by collectors of WWII, Blitz, London, and British historical condition consistent with age.
Please see photographs for details of wear, marks, and overall condition.Sold as pictured.Item Specifics
- Type: WWII Historical Memorabilia
- Country/Region: United Kingdom
- Theme: The Blitz / Houses of Parliament
- Date: 1941
- Material: Plaster/composition plaque with embedded stone fragment
- Original/Reproduction: Original period souvenir
Vintage WWII commemorative wall plaque featuring an embedded fragment of stone from the Houses of Parliament following the May 1941 air raid during the London Blitz. Relief depiction of Big Ben and the Palace of Westminster. Measures approximately 8.5\" x 6.25\" x 0.75\". Displays age-related wear, minor surface marks, and discoloration consistent with age. Rear retains hanging provision and felt pads. Please review all photographs for condition details.
