Horse Memorial, Bronze monument in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
The Horse Memorial features a life-size bronze soldier kneeling beside a horse, representing animals that served during military campaigns.
The monument was erected in 1905 to commemorate the horses that died during the Second Boer War between 1899 and 1902.
The memorial represents the bond between soldiers and their horses, reflecting the military traditions of South African forces.
Located at the intersection of Russell Road and Cape Road, the memorial stands on a granite pedestal with bronze plaques.
The inscription states 'The greatness of a nation consists not so much in the number of its people as in the quality of its animals'.
GPS coordinates: -33.96215,25.60885
Latest update: March 4, 2025 09:08
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