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Kriegerdenkmal 1864-1871 mit der Germania

War memorial 1864-1871 with Germania

Johannes Janda & Gustav Eberlein
1873

Bünde / Kriegerdenkmal 1864-1871 mit der Germania

Description

Germania statue modelled after the sculptor Gustav Eberlein, who was employed by Janda. Germania wears a victory wreath; sword and shield confidently refer to the strength and defence of the new German Empire.

Inscription(s)

Den gefallenen Kriegern
aus den Jahren 1864, 1866, 1870/71
gewidmet von der Gemeinde
Bünde

To the fallen warriors
from the years 1864, 1866, 1870/71
dedicated by the municipality of
Bünde

Signature

janda 1873

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)

Sculptors

Gustav Heinrich Eberlein (Spiekershausen 1847 - Berlin 1926), German sculptor (Wikipedia).
Johannes Janda (Klein Darkowitz bei Hultschin 1827 - Berlin 1875), German sculptor (Wikipedia).

Sources & Information

Genealogy.net, Bünde/Kriegerdenkmäler/Kriegerdenkmal Laurentiuskirche.
Onlineprojekt Gefallenendenkmäler, Bünde, Kreis Herford, Nordrhein-Westfalen.

Locatie (N 52°11'50" - E 8°34'53") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: denw1131; Photograph: 30 July 2024
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