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The inscription on the base of the monument captures a timeless truth: “Erected by the Cavalry of the Empire in memory of comrades who gave their lives in the war 1914-1919 also in the war 1939-1945”. This is the Cavalry Memorial, a powerful symbol of sacrifice and dedication. Standing in Hyde Park, London, it pays tribute to the brave cavalrymen who fought in the First and Second World Wars. It was originally placed at Stanhope Gate, but was moved to its current location in 1961 to make way for the widening of Park Lane. The central figure of the memorial is St George, a valiant knight in full armor, riding his horse over a defeated dragon. The statue itself was cast from guns captured during World War I, adding an extra poignancy to the message. A frieze encircling the base of the statue depicts a parade of horsemen, each representing a different unit from the cavalry of the British Empire.

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