Jean Cossée de Maulde - Ramegnies-Chin Churchyard, Belgium
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N 50° 39.080 E 003° 20.130
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Death mask on rather large tomb of Jean Cossée de Maulde.
Waymark Code: WM11GT2
Location: Hainaut, Belgium
Date Posted: 10/22/2019
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About Jean Cossée de Maulde:
Jean Cossée de Maulde (1891-1914), a war voluntier, perished in the early days of World War I in Walem.
Jean Cossée de Maulde was part of the noble family Cossee.
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About the grave:
The grave is a tomb on a paved part of approx 4 X 3 meters. The tomb is about 1 meter high. At the front of the tomb some text is etched in the stone, even as the family coat of arms. At the end is a 3 meter high stone cross with the death mask on a sword and a leaf.
About the cemetery:
Ramegnies-Chin Churchyard is located 7 kilometres north of Tournai on a road leading from the N50, which connects Tournai to Kortrijk (Courtrai). The Rue De Templeuve leads from the N50, Chaussee De Tournai, towards the village of Rameques. 400 metres along the road lies the right hand turning onto Avenue de Picardie, which leads to the village square. The churchyard is located shortly after the village square on the Rue de Wattrelos.
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