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Scottish National War Memorial - Douglas Haig, 1st Earl Haig
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Scottish National War Memorial - Douglas Haig, 1st Earl Haig
Douglas Haig, 1st Earl Haig (1861-1928) - carved profile portrait on the Scottish National War Memorial - The Haig Memorial. A gift of the British Legon in Scotland. The portrait is in bronze surrounded by a wreath of poppies. The stone for the memorial came from the Quarry in Swinton, Berwickshire. Date: circa 1930
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Architect Bronze Carved Haig Pilkington Poppies Poppy Sculptor Wreath Douglas Lorimer
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"This evocative photograph captures the Scottish National War Memorial, also known as the Haig Memorial, located in Edinburgh's Regent Road. The memorial is dedicated to the Scottish soldiers who lost their lives during the First World War. At the heart of the memorial is a bronze carved profile portrait of Douglas Haig, 1st Earl Haig (1861-1928). Haig, a Scottish soldier and field marshal in the British Army, served as the British Army's Commander-in-Chief during the latter part of the war. The portrait is surrounded by a wreath of poppies, the symbol of remembrance for those who have died in war. The stone for the memorial was sourced from the Swinton Quarry in Berwickshire. The memorial was a gift from the British Legion in Scotland. The sculpture was created by Dorville and the architectural design was by Sir Robert Lorimer and Charles Pilkington. Dorville, a Scottish sculptor, expertly carved Haig's profile, capturing the stern yet resolute expression of the military leader. The memorial stands as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the Scottish soldiers during the Great War." This photograph offers a glimpse into the historical significance of the Haig Memorial and the role that Douglas Haig played in military history. The use of the poppy wreath adds to the solemnity of the image, emphasizing the importance of remembering those who have given their lives in the service of their country. The intricate details of the sculpture and the architectural design are evident in the photograph, making it a valuable record of this important piece of Scottish and military history.
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