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Victory Memorial 1870/71 Stolpen

Victory Memorial for the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71

It reads /translation below

"Dieses Denkmal
zur Erinnerung an den grossen
siegreichen Kampf der geeinigten
deutschen Stämme 1870-1871
und an die grossen Männer dieser Zeit
Errichteten Dankbare Deutsche
Gedenket der Tapferen
die vor dem Feinde blieben.
Hermann Wächter, Stolpen
Julius Gustav Emil Bussig, Neudörfel
Friedrich Ernst Rodig, Neudörfel
+ Welche Wendung +

Translation
This memorial
of remembrance of the great victorious battle of the united German tribes 1870-1871
and the great men of this age.
Erected by thankful Germans.
Commemorate the brave who remained in front of the enemy
Hermann Wächter, Stolpen
Julius Gustav Emil Bussig, Neudörfel
Friedrich Ernst Rodig, Neudörfel
+ What turn/ twist (of envents) +

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Source

  • Text: Christian König
  • Photos: Christian König

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