Title: Polar Bear Title Vads Collection: Public Monuments and Sculpture Association
Description: A nine-foot long polar bear, standing on all four feet, its head raised and its mouth open as if roaring, stands atop an octagonal base mounted on a brick pedestal decorated with the badges of all the regiments and units that fought with and were part of the 49th Infantry Division. Addi...
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1998
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| Online Access: | http://www.vads.ac.uk/large.php?uid=68159 |
| Summary: | Description: A nine-foot long polar bear, standing on all four feet, its head raised and its mouth open as if roaring, stands atop an octagonal base mounted on a brick pedestal decorated with the badges of all the regiments and units that fought with and were part of the 49th Infantry Division. Additional Information: The polar bear memorial was commissioned to commorate the men who served in the 49th Infantry Division, who adopted the bear as a mascot after serving a term in Iceland in 1940. |
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