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Memorial details

Memorial type: Window
District: Mid Suffolk
Town: Redgrave
County: Suffolk
Country: England
Commemoration: First World War (1914-1918)
Maker: Messrs A L & C E Moore (Builder)
Lost: Not lost
WM Reference: 4821

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Current location

St Mary's Church
Churchway
Redgrave
Mid Suffolk
Suffolk
IP22 1RJ
England

OS Grid Ref: TM 05700 78200
Denomination: Church of England

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Description

Glass window with three lights, depicting Saint George with the dragon (Chivalry), Saint Michael with sword and shield (Courage) and Saint Martin (Faith) as symbols of warrior's quality. In the upper part of the light, there are two helmets, two crowns and two angels, connected with Michael's role as commander of angels. in the lower part there are the Coat of Arms of the family, of the Royal Artillery and the inscription on a scroll.

Inscription

CHIVALRY/ COURAGE/ FAITH// ST GEORGE/ SAINT MICHAEL/ ST MARTIN// IN MEMORY OF/ THE HON. LYON PLAYFAIR/ CAPTAIN RFA// BE THOU FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH AND I WILL GIVE THEE A CROWN OF LIFE

Inscription legible?

yes

Names on memorial

Playfair, The Hon. Lyon
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Commemorations

First World War (1914-1918)
Total names on memorial: 1
Served and returned: 0
Died: 1
Exact count: yes
Information shown: Forename, surname, rank regiment
Order of information: Undefined

Components

Window
Measurements: Undefined
Materials: Stained Glass

Listing information

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Condition

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Trust fund/Scholarship

No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

Sponsorship

Private

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