Norfolk. Norwich. Halfpenny token. 1792 #sherborne William James Pidgeon was born

William James Pidgeon was born in 1873 so was not a young man when he went to war on the western front

inner band and ring (Over 7 grams) otherwise silver-gilt

1915 Embarked for Mudros

edge knock as shown

German troops massacred civilians and burned buildings

Norfolk. Norwich. Halfpenny token. 1792 #sherborne William James Pidgeon was bornObverse: The Arms of Norwich; a castle triple towered with gateway, over a lion left with raised paw. Lettering around. Toothed border Lettering: MAY NORWICH FLOURISH. PRO BONO PUBLICO Translation: For the public good Reverse: The Arms of the Duke of Norfolk; shield with six crosses and diagonal stripe with lion, over batons. Lettering around, date below. Toothed border Lettering: NORFOLK AND NORWICH HALFPENNY. 1792 Edge: Plain with impressed