Leibdragonerdenkmal, Military memorial in Karlsruhe, Germany.
Description
The Leibdragonerdenkmal is an equestrian monument in Karlsruhe showing a World War I dragoon soldier mounted on a horse in a raised position called levade. The soldier wears the steel helmet typical of the era, and stands on a pedestal decorated with symbols and inscriptions.
History
The monument was created between 1926 and 1929 by sculptor Kurt Edzard as a tribute to the 1st Badische Leib-Dragoner-Regiment Nr. 20. It honors soldiers who died between 1914 and 1918.
Culture
The monument displays inscriptions from the Norse Edda on its pedestal, linking German military heritage with ancient Germanic literary sources. This combination reflects how people understood history and identity in the years after World War I.
Practical
The monument sits on Kaiserallee near Mühlburger Tor and is freely accessible to visitors. An information panel added in 2023 provides context about the memorial and its background.
Did you know?
The pedestal features a crown symbol representing the regiment, serving as a key visual identifier of the memorial. This emblem underscores the royal connection and elite status of a unit that held special favor with the monarchy.
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