The Able Defender, (sculpture).

The Able Defender, (sculpture).

Grezzetti, Septia, sculptor.

Iowa and Missouri Granite Works, fabricator.

The Able Defender, (sculpture).

Sculpture: light Barre granite; Base: light Barre granite.

Sculpture: approx. H. 8 ft.; Base: approx. 15 ft. 6 in. x 12 ft. x 12 ft. (116,323 lbs.).

(On base:) IN MEMORY OF THE DEFENDERS OF OUR UNION 1861-1865

Uniformed Civil War soldier stands at parade rest atop a pedestal. He wears a long caped coat, cap and moustache. He holds his rifle in front of him with both hands around the barrel and the butt on the ground. The base decorations include a coat of arms and emblems of all four branches of the military.

History -- United States -- Civil War

Figure male -- Full length

Occupation -- Military -- Soldier

Dress -- Uniform -- Military Uniform

Emblem -- Coat of Arms

Outdoor Sculpture -- Iowa -- Bedford

Administered by City of Bedford, 621 Court Avenue, City Hall, Bedford, Iowa 50833

Located Bedford Courthouse, Bedford, Iowa

Commissioned for $4,979 with contributions from the County, the Grand Army of the Republic, the Women's Relief Corps and individual donations from local businesses.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Iowa survey, 1996.

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