Gettysburg Monuments

[Jimklag]

Thanks for the mini tour

My pleasure. Going back through all the photos rekindled my memories of some great trips.

 

[Cavalry Charger]

That is the Louisiana state memorial and one of the most beautiful.

Yes, I think so, too...although I'm sure you'll have more to share, so I won't make my mind up just yet

 

[Jimklag]

Yes, I think so, too...although I'm sure you'll have more to share, so I won't make my mind up just yet

I just edited the post you quoted because I realized I hadn't andwered your whole question.

 

[Cavalry Charger]

That is the Louisiana state memorial and one of the most beautiful. It is said to represent the spirit of the Confederacy and a fallen artilleryman.

This is what I found after you were able to tell me what it was:

"The monument is entitled "Spirit Triumphant," and was created by Donald DeLue, who was also the sculptor of the Mississippi monument. It represents a wounded gunner of New Orleans Washington Artillery clutching to his heart a Confederate battle flag while above him the Spirit of the Confederacy sounds a trumpet and raises a flaming cannonball.

Louisiana sent over 3,000 men to Gettysburg with the Army of Northern Virginia. Around 725 became casualties. It was the seventh largest contingent and the seventh highest casualties of the twelve Confederate states at Gettysburg"

http://gettysburg.stonesentinels.com/confederate-monuments/confederate-state-monuments/louisiana/

 

[Jimklag]

This is what I found after you were able to tell me what it was:

"The monument is entitled "Spirit Triumphant," and was created by Donald DeLue, who was also the sculptor of the Mississippi monument. It represents a wounded gunner of New Orleans Washington Artillery clutching to his heart a Confederate battle flag while above him the Spirit of the Confederacy sounds a trumpet and raises a flaming cannonball.

Louisiana sent over 3,000 men to Gettysburg with the Army of Northern Virginia. Around 725 became casualties. It was the seventh largest contingent and the seventh highest casualties of the twelve Confederate states at Gettysburg"

http://gettysburg.stonesentinels.com/confederate-monuments/confederate-state-monuments/louisiana/

Outstanding. Thanks.

 

[Cavalry Charger]

I just edited the post you quoted because I realized I hadn't andwered your whole question.

Once I knew what it was called, I did the homework, but you've obviously done yours, too, cos I got the same answer from you Thanks.

 

[Jimklag]

I thought I'd add a few more monument photos.

 

[infomanpa]

Can you tell me about the 2nd photo here @Jimklag ? I am wondering about the representation, the woman with the trumpet and the dead soldier lying beneath. Is it a monument to a particular Regiment/Company? Thanks in advance for any further information shared.

That is the Louisiana state memorial and one of the most beautiful. It is said to represent the spirit of the Confederacy and a fallen artilleryman.

It was dedicated on June 11, 1971. The monument is entitled "Spirit Triumphant," and was created by Donald DeLue, who was also the sculptor of the Mississippi monument. It represents a wounded gunner of New Orleans Washington Artillery clutching to his heart a Confederate battle flag while above him the Spirit of the Confederacy sounds a trumpet and raises a flaming cannonball.

 

[W. Richardson]

Being originally from northwest Ohio

Well everyone can't be perfect .............Just kidding with you !

Thank you for this thread and for sharing your photos with us all.

Respectfully,
William

 

[Jimklag]

Well everyone can't be perfect .............Just kidding with you !

Thank you for this thread and for sharing your photos with us all.

Respectfully,
William
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Thanks, William.

 

[Jimklag]

Last few pics for a while.

 

[Cavalry Charger]

Last few pics for a while.

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Is that the 'Maltese Cross' on that last monument? I've seen it before in relation to the Confederacy, but am unsure of its meaning. What is its significance? Thanks in advance...

 

[Jimklag]

Is that the 'Maltese Cross' on that last monument? I've seen it before in relation to the Confederacy, but am unsure of its meaning. What is its significance? Thanks in advance...

I believe the V Corps indignia was the Maltese cross. But don't quote me on that. I'll have to look it up.

 

[Cavalry Charger]

I believe the V Corps indignia was the Maltese cross. But don't quote me on that. I'll have to look it up.

Promise I won't quote you, but I'd be really interested to know the story behind this...pretty sure I've seen it on headstones, too?? Always open to being corrected if I'm wrong

 

[Jimklag]

Is that the 'Maltese Cross' on that last monument? I've seen it before in relation to the Confederacy, but am unsure of its meaning. What is its significance? Thanks in advance...

I was right. V Corps had the Maltese Cross; III Corps had a diamond; II corps had a trefoil . . . etc.

 

[infomanpa]

I was right. V Corps had the Maltese Cross; III Corps had a diamond; II corps had a trefoil . . . etc.

Yes...and each division within the corps had an assigned color. For example the Maltese crosses of the V Corps were red, white, and blue, for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd divisions, respectively. They often wore this emblem on their kepi hats. And you can quote me...

 

[EJ Zander]

Kid#2 at the Florida Monument several years ago. Caught the reflection in the monument.

 

[Jimklag]

Kid#2 at the Florida Monument several years ago. Caught the reflection in the monument.






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Nice photo.

 

[Jimklag]

One last one - for now - taken from the car.

 

[donna]

Wonderful photos. Thanks so much for posting them.