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Leibgardistendenkmal
A Memorial for the Fallen of Infantry Regiment 115
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In Darmstadt, the Leibgardistendenkmal, created in 1928 by Heinrich Jobst, honors the more than 2,000 fallen and missing soldiers of Infantry Regiment 115. A dying lion atop a porphyry base symbolizes the sorrow for the sacrifices demanded by the state. The monument is a recognized cultural heritage site in Hesse.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1928
- Heritage Status
- Cultural Heritage Monument
Evidence and review
- Authorship
- Authorship unavailable
- Publication approval
- Approval provenance unavailable
- Editorial review
- Not reviewed
Guided Story
In front of you is a memorial created in 1928. It honors the more than 2,000 fallen and missing soldiers of Infantry Regiment 115. Atop a porphyry base, you see a dying lion, crafted by Heinrich Jobst. The lion symbolizes the sorrow for the sacrifices demanded by the state. This monument is recognized as a cultural heritage site in Hesse. As you stand here, you might also notice the nearby Schlossgraben or the Darmstädter Residenzschloss.
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Location
Nearby
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