Mšeno WW I Memorial
Posted by: haggaeus
N 50° 26.284 E 014° 37.927
33U E 473875 N 5587403
A memorial in the center of the town next to St. Martin Church.
Waymark Code: WMBV23
Location: Středočeský kraj, Czechia
Date Posted: 06/21/2011
Views: 75
At the stone memorial there is a bronze bust of Master Jan Hus, Czech 15th century theologian and a symbol of Czech nationalism in 19th and early 20th century. Under it there is a large plaque with a verse about "a way from the darkness of oppression to the sun of freedom" and at the base there is a smaller plaque with a dedication to all citizens of Mšeno fallen in World War 1914-1918. No list of names.
Date the Monument or Memorial was built or dedicated: 01/01/1924
Private or Public Monument?: Private
Name of the Private Organization or Government Entity that built this Monument: Mrs. Julie Červenková-Píšková
Geographic Region where the Monument is located: Europe
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Website for this Monument: Not listed
Physical Address of Monument: Not listed
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