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Monument for the Freedom Fighters

Emīls Melderis (Millers)
1922

Description

Stone statue of a man with a sword leaning on a shield. The head is damaged.

Inscription(s)

valmieras
kajnieku pulka
KAUJĀS KRITUŠIEM
par
LATVIJU
1919

Valmiera
Infantry
battle deaths
for
Latvia
1919

Annotation

During the Stalin era the monument was buried, and in 1988 it was re-installed.

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

Emīls Melderis (Millers) (1889-1979), Latvian sculptor (bust on this site)

Sources & Information

Visit Valka, “Senlatviešu karavīrs” – piemineklis 1919. gada brīvības cīņās kritušajiem.

Locatie (N 57°46'56" - E 26°0'12") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: lv005; Photograph: 9 July 2013
Of each statue we made photos from various angles and also detail photos of the various texts.
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