First World War Death Medal

“Much of the Scottish military tradition is built upon identification with a heroic self-image,” explains Patrick. “This medal shows the image of Scottish soldiers from the view of those they fought against. A large number of Scottish troops fought during the Battle of Loos in September 1915, and this medal was commissioned in Germany to commemorate the battle. It depicts the character of Death, dressed as a kilted Scottish piper, playing the troops forward to attack. It shows both the high regard in which Scottish soldiers were held by the German army and demonstrates the visible and audible differences of Scottish troops compared to others on the Western Front.”