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Kriegerdenkmal 1870-71 - Germania

War Memorial 1870-71

artist unknown
19th century

Neckarbischofsheim / Kriegerdenkmal 1870-71 - Germania

Description

Limestone statue of Germania on a red sandstone socle.

Inscription(s)

1870
1871

Den Toten zum Gedächtnis,
Den Lebenden zur Erinnerung.

†

Den Heldentod für's Vaterland starben:

Kayan. H: Infanterie. Schäfer. A:
Artillerie. Stech, L: Infanterie.

On the other faces list of names "Für's Vaterland kämpften" and "In den Garnisonen haben gedient."

Annotation

The monument is restored in 2008.

Memorial - list of names

We have photos of the list(s) of the names on this memorial. Contact us if you want to see these lists. (contact form)

Sculptor

Unknown artist. Do you know who the sculptor is? please let us know.

Sources & Information

Böttcher Restaurierung, Germania Neckarbischofsheim.

Locatie (N 49°17'32" - E 8°57'38") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: debw165; Photograph: 26 September 2012
Of each statue we made photos from various angles and also detail photos of the various texts.
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