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War Memorial Neuss-Holzheim

The war memorial in Holzheim was erected in 1922/23 and renewed in 1958.

On a golden ball a Prussian eagle dares with extended wings.

The Kings Prussian eagle represents Prussia and the German Kaiserreich. It symbolizes might and strength. The Prussian eagle ought to display the soldiers who fought for their country with all their power.

The pyramid tower is made of limestone. The square limestone bases displays a relief on the front showing an angel who gives the dying soldier who sacrifies his life for his country the gift of the last honour.

Inscription:
DEN TOTEN ZUM GEDENKEN
DEN LEBENDEN ZUR MAHNUNG

To Commemorate The Dead
To Remind The Living

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Source

  • Text: Christian König
  • Photos: Christian König

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