~ Möchten die Deutschen nie vergessen ~ | |
This stein bears the bust of König Ludwig I von Bayern (King Ludwig I of Bavaria) with a verse that he presumably originated and scenes of three monuments that he had erected.
1. Valhalla b. Regensburg a.d.D. - Valhalla at Regensburg on the Danube Valhalla is a hall of fame to honor German speaking notables. 2. Befreiungshalle 1813 b. Kelheim 1913. - Liberation Hall 1813 at Kelheim 1913. 1913 is the 100 year anniversary of the battle for the liberation from Napoleon. 3. Schönhagen's Schiesshallen gegr. 1862. - Shooting Halls at Schönhagen founded 1862 The original shooting halls might now be exhibition halls. The relief stein is ca. 1913. | |
Möchten die Deutschen nie vergessen, was den Befreiungskampf notwendig machte u. wodurch sie gesiegt. |
May the Germans never forget, what made the liberation battle necessary and why they fought. |
Translation: Roy De Selms Photo credit: Unknown |