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Vietnam Veterans Memorial, (sculpture)

Catalog Data

Sculptor:
Unknown  Search this
Medium:
Sculpture: bronze; Base: academy black granite
Type:
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures-Bench
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
Administered by Pettis County Commission Pettis County Vietnam Veterans Association Pettis County Courthouse Sedalia Missouri 65301
Located Pettis County Courthouse Facing Fifth Street Sedalia Missouri
Date:
Dedicated Nov. 5, 1988
Notes:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Missouri survey, 1995.
Summary:
A helmet is mounted on the butt of a rifle, the barrel of which is secured between two army boots. The sculpture is placed on a two-tiered rectangular base with two side slabs extending from it. The side slabs bear the emblems of the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines. The memorial is flanked by two benches.
Topic:
History--United States--Vietnam War  Search this
Object--Weapon--Gun  Search this
Dress--Accessory--Helmet  Search this
Dress--Accessory--Shoe  Search this
Emblem--Military Insignia  Search this
Control number:
IAS MO000343
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_333413