Impressive French or German memorial from the early 1900's standing about 7’ 6" tall on a custom iron stand, and about 2' 10" at it's widest. Probably from a German - American Society in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, or a private chapel. Obviously not a grave marker, as the metal work has not been weathered. Silver and gold on steel and iron. Laurel branches, with lilly of the valley and roses, a trefoil and Jesus on the cross, symbolisms at their funereal best! Small votive box at the bottom. With some losses. The memorial behind the sun section, reads in German, "Here lies with God Gerifina Mille, maiden name File, Ulois Mille, a local farmer .... followed by their birth and death dates, R.I.P.
