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The Cenotaph

Britannia by renowned New York sculptor J. Massey Rhind, Cenotaph, Grand Parade, Halifax.

The Cenotaph in the middle of Grand Parade was dedicated on Dominion Day (July 1) 1929 by Former Prime Minister Robert Borden to commemorate those who died in World War I. The Bronze work on the cenotaph was modelled after Edwin Lutyens' famous Cenotaph in Whitehall, England, with a statue of Britannia by noted Scottish sculpture John Massey Rhind. The Cenotaph is constructed of local Tangier granite.

The sculpture depicts victorious but grieving Britannia representing Nova Scotian motherhood. There are also three ceremonial wreaths, the names of First and Second World War Battles honours, a dedication, the coat of arms of both Nova Scotia and Canada as well as a Victory Cross.

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Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Britannia Figure Type: Human Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: J. Massey Rhind Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 1929 Materials used: Bronze Location: Grand Parade - Halifax Nova Scotia

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