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- 1913 (Creation)
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In October 1910, members of the 2nd Kurhessen Infantry Regiment 82 erected the Southwest Africa Monument in Göttingen (at the corner of Geismarer Landstraße-Friedländer Weg), one of the few colonial monuments on German soil. It originally consisted of a stone base with a dedication plate, which was supplemented by a bronze eagle in 1913. The eagle's head was auctioned in 1978 for the benefit of the Zimbabwe Africa National Union (Zanu) and handed over to the University of Namibia (Windhoek) in 1999, where it is exhibited in memory of the colonial wars and the oppression of the peoples of Africa.
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recto, top left: "Göttingen /Südwestafrika-Denkmal".verso: "Wording of the commemorative plaque: /Für Kaiser und Reich died in Südwest /Afrika 1904-1910 vom Infanterie-Regt. /Nr.82: Sergt. Large, 12th comp., Frozen Roß- /plech, 3rd comp., Frozen Schäfer, 3rd comp., /Riter Burghardt, 2nd comp., dedicated to the lasting /remembrance in gratitude and /loyalty by the officers, non-commissioned officers /and crews of the 2nd Kurh. Infantry/Rgts. No. 82. "verso, left margin: "Göttingen 1913. No. 635"
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Göttingen City Archive >> Continuing operations >> Municipal Museum >> Collection of photos/graphics
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Die Postkarte liegt digital vor und kann vor Ort eingesehen werden.
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- Schäfer, Georg (Subject)