Cross of Sacrifice
Cross of Sacrifice: The Cross of Sacrifice was designed by
Sir Reginald Blomfield for the Commonwealth War Graves
Commission and is the focal point of the numerous cemeteries
honoring the war dead of World War I that dot the
countryside of the Western Front, and as far afield as
Kranji, Singapore. It is a 4 point limestone Latin
cross. On the face of the cross is a bronze sword.
Originally they were produced in sizes of 14, 18, 20
and 24 foot heights to better fit different size memorials
without overpowering them.
Crosses of Sacrifice can be seen in many War Cemeteries and
war memorials throughout the British Empire, and the
locations of many battles outside the British Empire,
including Canada, Italy, France and Belgium.
On some, particularly those found in Britain, names of
deceased soldiers are inscribed on the octagonal base of
the monument.
Cross Pictures;
Cross Necklaces;
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