Monumenta3817a88…d070Place of Remembrance

13er Husaren-Denkmal

Memorial for the 13th Hussar Regiment

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The 13th Hussar Memorial in Frankfurt commemorates the soldiers of the Royal Prussian Hussar Regiment 'King Humbert of Italy' who fell in World War I. Originally erected in 1925, it was relocated from Tilly-Edinger-Platz in 2003. The limestone stele features the inscription 'INVICTIS VICTI VICTURI' and was crafted by the artist Carl Hochscheidt.

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Founded: June 14, 1925

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This 13th Hussar Memorial honors the soldiers of the Royal Prussian Hussar Regiment 'King Humbert of Italy' who fell during World War I. It was originally erected on June 14, 1925 and moved here from Tilly-Edinger-Platz in 2003. Notice the inscription 'INVICTIS VICTI VICTURI' – it translates to 'to the undefeated, the defeated, who will conquer'. The limestone stele was crafted by the artist Carl Hochscheidt. If you look south, you'll find the Ludwig-Erhard-Anlage park, offering a peaceful spot for reflection.