Grave of two soldiers at Boffelkobbel, Sonderborg, Denmark
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Grave of two soldiers at Boffelkobbel, Sonderborg, Denmark
The Tomb of two soldiers, Jens Christensen from Spjellerup and Hans Hansen from Kyse at Boffelkobbel, Sonderborg Municipality, South Jutland Denmark - they were killed during fighting in 1864 during the Second Schleswig War against Prussia and Austria. Now situated in the garden of a private residence. Date: circa 1910s
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Austria Danish Dec15 Denmark Died Grave Hans Hansen Jens Prussia Prussian Schleswig Tomb Warrior
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This poignant photograph captures the Grave of Two Soldiers, Jens Christensen from Spjellerup and Hans Hansen from Kyse, located at Boffelkobbel in Sonderborg Municipality, South Jutland, Denmark. The soldiers, both Danish, lost their lives during the fierce fighting in the Second Schleswig War against Prussia and Austria in 1864. The war, which lasted from 1863 to 1864, was a result of disputes over the succession to the Danish throne and territorial claims. The image, believed to date from the 1910s, shows the simple yet solemn grave site, now situated in the garden of a private residence. The tomb is marked by a cross, a symbol of hope and faith, and a reminder of the sacrifices made during the conflict. The two warriors, Jens and Hans, lie side by side, their headstones bearing their names and the dates of their deaths. The Second Schleswig War was a significant event in Danish history, and the graves of its fallen soldiers serve as a poignant reminder of the human cost of war. The photograph invites us to pause and reflect on the lives of these two young men and the circumstances that led to their untimely deaths. It is a poignant testament to the enduring power of remembrance and the importance of honoring those who have given their lives in the pursuit of peace and justice.
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