War Savings Commemorative Plaques - British

[RR1]

Hi,

I am looking at a pair of these plaques made by the De La Rue plastics company during WW2. They were awarded to cities, counties for raising funds for the war effort.

Here is the RAF Wings for Victory plaque
http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30084549

"Second World War British home front war savings campaign plaque in moulded bakelite, manufactured by De La Rue Plastics. The rectangular ivory-coloured plastic presentation wall plaque specifically commemorates support for the 'Per Ardua Ad Astra Campaign' (an extension of the 'National Savings' campaign run for the government by Sir Robert Kindersley) in the spring and summer of 1943 and was presented by the Air Ministry to fund raisers 'In Recognition of Successful Achievement in Wings for Victory Week."

Here is the Salute the Soldier plaque
http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30084550

"Second World War British home front war savings campaign plaque in moulded bakelite, manufactured by De La Rue Plastics. The rectangular ivory-coloured plastic presentation wall plaque specifically commemorates support for the 'For Freedom War Savings Campaign' (an extension of the 'National Savings' campaign run for the government by Sir Robert Kindersley) of 1944 and was 'Presented by the War Office to the Local Savings Committee in Appreciation of their Success in Salute the Soldier Week'."

Does anyone know how many of the plaques were awarded or if there is a list of recipients on line?

Thanks

RR

[M.Rimmer]

Hi,

I have a pair of these plaques (Wings for Victory week and Salute The Soldier week) which were presented to the people of my town for their fund raising efforts during the war. The plaques were sold off at auction by the county council, rather than being offered to any local museum or archives so I bought them to keep them in the area.

As far as I am aware there is no list of recipients, but in some cases you'll find reference to a particular town, village or region receiving a plaque in recognition of the funds raised during one of these funding drives.

The plaques came in two sizes, depending upon the amount raised and they were originally accompanied by a certificate which is unique to each award as it states the area/town the plaque was given to.

Another plaque is the one for "Warship Week" and these seem less common than the other two.

Matt.

[RR1]

Thanks for the reply Matt.

I am going to buy a pair of the larger two versions. They look great on the wall.
I have seen the smaller Salute the Soldier but not the smaller Wings for Victory or the warship versions.

I bought a Wings for Victory certificate this week which was awarded to a single street for their money raising efforts.

Cheers,

RR

[M.Rimmer]

They are fantastic pieces to display, and IMO somewhat under appreciated by some when you consider what they represent in terms of the commitment of communities to the war effort.

Each of the Warship Week plaques have a unique engraved plate.

Matt.

[peter monahan]

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[Seigfried]

What are the sizes please? I agree they are not appreciated and make great centre pieces. I am familiar with what I assume is the large size (40 x 24 cm).

[Seigfried]

I have just found an RAF one advertised as 60 x 35cm so maybe that answers my question.

[Bond]

Stunning looking items and great if you know where they came from and how much collection they were awarded for, but even if not, they look great.

What sort of money do they go for?

[Seigfried]

Stunning looking items and great if you know where they came from and how much collection they were awarded for, but even if not, they look great.

What sort of money do they go for?

£200-350 depending on size and type from what I can see.

[Bond]

£200-350 depending on size and type from what I can see.

Thank you.

[Seigfried]

£200-350 depending on size and type from what I can see.

Result! Just bagged soldier one on fleabay for £90.00! Can't wait to open the parcel when it arrives.