Description
Marble statue of Victory supporting a wounded soldier.
In the socle is a relief of some soldiers leaving the town of Avranches (cross and church tower)
Inscription(s)
aux enfants
d'avranches
morts
pour la patrie
1914 - 1918
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Signed: f. angué / 1923
(socle) langlois a.
Annotation
During the Second World War the monumen was damaged by fierce fighting. The damages are still visible and give it a good symbol for both World Wars.
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
- Louis-Fernand Angué (Flers, Orne, 1886 - Montpellier 1974),
French sculptor.
Sources & Information
Tags
Locatie (N 48°41'11" - W 1°21'43") (Satellite view: Google Maps)
Item Code: frbn039; Photograph: 26 May 2012
Of each statue we made photos from various angles and also detail photos of the various texts.
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