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Artwork, This Is Us, 44 Helmets Halen

This artwork is located on the field where the Battle of the Silver Helmets took place in Halen.
The 44 concrete helmets, 1 meter high and 1800 kg heavy, have been processed into unique creations by the 44 Limburg municipalities.
The site is a permanent symbol that commemorates the First World War in Limburg.

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Source

  • Text: Luc Van Waeyenberge
  • Photos: Wim Hilderson
  • https://www.halen.be/groote-oorlog