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Memorial details

Memorial type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
District
Cardiff
Town
Cathays
County
South Glamorgan
Country
Wales
Commemoration
Second World War (1939-1945)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
6644

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Current location

Fixed to one of 4 Obelisks on the south side of the building
City Hall
King Edward VII Avenue
Cathays
Cardiff
South Glamorgan
CF10 3AD
Wales

OS Grid Ref: ST 18253 76857
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Patinated bronze plaque with straight sides, sloping slightly inwards towards the top. At the top the Crest of the Polish Forces, with the Polish Eagle at the centre, surrounded by battle honours and below that the dedication. All is incised and coloured white .
Inscription
IN MEMORY/ OF THOSE/ POLISH SOLDIERS/ AIRMEN/ AND SAILORS/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ DURING THE/ SECOND WORLD WAR/ 1939-1945/ THIS PLAQUE IS SET HERE/ BY POLES IN SOUTH WALES/ AND THEIR WELSH FRIENDS
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 0
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 0
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Undefined
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Plaque
    Measurements: depth c. 3mm, height 815mm, width 345mm
    Materials: Bronze
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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