Anglo-Belgian Memorial, War memorial in Marolles district, Belgium.
The Anglo-Belgian Memorial is a stone monument in Brussels featuring carved figures of British and Belgian soldiers standing together, with detailed relief panels below them. The sculptural composition includes scenes showing Belgian residents providing aid to wounded British servicemen.
The memorial was commissioned in 1923 by the British Imperial War Graves Commission to honor Belgian assistance to British prisoners during World War I. This work emerged from the significant aid that Belgian citizens provided to wounded and captured British soldiers.
The memorial depicts scenes of Belgian civilians helping wounded British soldiers, highlighting the human connection between the two nations in a way that honored civilian support rather than just military prowess. This approach was uncommon for war memorials of the period.
The memorial sits near the Palace of Justice and is easily accessible on foot, with informational plaques in several languages explaining its background. The site is open to the public and requires no special arrangements for a visit.
The sculpture was created by British artist Charles Sargeant Jagger, known for his war memorials and attention to detailed figure work. Original plaster casts of the Belgian soldier figure are preserved at the Royal Museum of the Armed Forces in Brussels.
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