How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Highly ornate 5 light stained glass window with figures depicted in each light. Dedicatory inscription is placed at the base of the central light with additional inscription on bands around the heads of the figures in the outer lights.
Light 1: St Alban kneeling and facing left is depicted in this light, an angel is depicted at his shoulder saying the words of Christ. The ruined Cloth Hall at Ypres is depicted at the top of this light with 2 angles looking on in dismay at the devastation. The scene is enclosed by a wreath of bay leaves, emblems of death and mourning. The coat of arms and motto of Eton College is depicted at the base of the light. Below St Alban a weasel is depicted advancing toward a family of birds in a nest.
Light 2: St George is depicted in this light. He holds his sword in one hand and a pennant in the other. The badge of the Border Regiment is shown at the base of the light.
Light 3: Centre light. St Michael standing upon the defeated dragon. He holds his sword in one hand and his pennant in the other.
Light 4: St Oswald is depicted in this light. He stands holding a large cross in one arm and a pennant in the other. The badge of the Grenadier Guards is depicted at the base of the light.
Light 5: St Martin kneeling and facing inwards is depicted in the centre of this light with an angel at his shoulder saying the words of Christ. Above St Martin is the tower of the Cathedral at Albert with the statue of the Virgin and Child hanging over it. 2 Angels look on and the scene is enclosed by a wreath of bay leaves, emblems of death and mourning. At the base of the light is the Cholmeley coat of arms.
Borders of foliage twine around gold stained rods at the base of each of the lights.