Heinrich der Löwe in Eisen, Wooden statue in Braunschweig, Germany
The 3.90-meter-tall wooden figure stands under a canopy at the Braunschweiger Schloss, representing Henry the Lion in chain mail with sword and shield.
Created in December 1915 during World War I, visitors could hammer nails into the statue for donations ranging from 0.50 to 300 marks to support soldiers.
The statue symbolizes the medieval warrior tradition, depicting Henry the Lion, the 12th-century Duke of Saxony and Bavaria, in traditional military attire.
The collected funds supported organizations assisting soldiers at the front lines and in military hospitals during the First World War period.
The statue incorporates different materials for nails, including iron, bronze, and gold, each representing varying donation levels from citizens and nobility.
GPS coordinates: 52.26478,10.52285
Latest update: March 6, 2025 15:32
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