Schützendenkmal - Essen, Germany, NRW
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The so-called 'Schützendenkmal' (Memorial of the shooters) is a multi-war memorial dedicated to the fallen shooters of Essen, Germany, Nordrhein-Westfalen. It is located at the 'Kardinal-Hengsbach-Platz'.
Waymark Code: WMJ6B5
Location: Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
Date Posted: 10/01/2013
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The so-called 'Schützendenkmal' (Memorial of the shooters) is a multi-war memorial dedicated to the fallen shooters of Essen, Germany, Nordrhein-Westfalen. It is located at the 'Kardinal-Hengsbach-Platz'.
The memorial exists of a four-sided column with a height of about 10 meters. On top is a golden rooster.
The year of creation is unknown.
Type of Memorial: Multi-War Memorial
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only):
- WW I
- WW II
In Honor Of: the fallen shooters
Marker Text:
DIE ESSENER SCHÜTZEN IHREN GEFALLENEN
1914-1918
1939-1945
(The shooters of Essen to their fallen)
Who Put it Here?: the shooters of Essen
Description of Memorial:
a stone column with a relief and several engraved words and a golden rooster on top
Date of dedication: Not listed
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