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Sixteenth Michigan Infantry Monument
Photographer: Craig Swain
Taken: July 24, 2008
Caption: Sixteenth Michigan Infantry Monument
Additional Description: As with many monuments at Gettysburg, this one is full of symbolism. At the top, bracketed by a a wreath of palms is the Maltese cross symbol of the Fifth Corps. The palms symbolize peace. But the musket, held within the branches of the palm, would seem to indicate an end to war. But the muzzle is pointed in the direction of Confederate positions at Devil's Den. The state seal figures prominently in the middle of the monument.
Submitted: January 4, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
Database Locator Identification Number: p49000
File Size: 1.034 Megabytes

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