Bronze memorial plaques about 120mm (4.7in) in diameter, often known as "Dead Man's Pennies", were issued to next of kin of British and Empire service personnel who died as a result of the First World War. The plaques featured the figure of Britannia with a lion and carried the words: "HE DIED FOR FREEDOM AND HONOVR". The plaque also contained the decease's name. Approximately 1,355,000 plaques were issued, made from a total of 450 tonnes of bronze. They were sent to families with a commemorative letter and scroll from King George.