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05-February-2023
05-February-2023

Photographs supplied by Vilia Bone

The monument commemorates the 50-year anniversary of Lithuania regaining its independence in 1918, and those who have died in the various conflicts for Lithuania.

The monument shows a woman, holding a dying or dead man in her arms.  The woman wears a wimple favoured by married women.  

A small brass Vytis (knight) is placed at the top of the monument as well as a a metal cross in Lithuanian style.  The pillars of Gediminas (Gediminio stulpai) are one of the earliest symbols of Lithuania and one of its historical coats of arms. During the period between World War One and World War Two they were used by the Lithuanian Republic as a minor state symbol on coins and military equipment.  On the other sign is another Lithuanian symbol the roundel.

A wooden Lithuanian style cross has been erected near the monument, and two flag poles stand behind where on commemorative occasions flags are raised and wreaths are laid at the monument base.

 

 

Location

Address:6 Eastry Street, Lithuanian House, Norwood, 5067
State:SA
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -34.920695
Long: 138.626082
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Monument
Monument Theme:Conflict
Sub-Theme:Multiple
Designer:K. Reisonas
Artist:Leva Pocius (Norwood, SA)
Monument Manufacturer:Ramovė Members
Link:https://salithohistory.blogspot.com…

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Sunday 24th November, 1968
Front Inscription

Žuvusiems už Lietuva

1968 - XI -23  LVS Ramove

Back Inscription

 

 

Source: MA
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au