A photograph of the Menin Gate model.
A scale model in bronze of the Menin Gate Memorial provides all visitors and especially those with visial impairment the opportunity to touch and discover the shape and design of this major British monument. Information about the memorial and the replica model is provided in braille on four bronze plaques. The replica model was unveiled in 2010 as a peace memorial. The costs for the model were donated by the Service Club Kiwanis Ieper Vlakke Land. A Service Club is a not-for-profit organization where the members are involved with doing charitable work themselves or they raise money for projects and good causes. The wooden maquette for the design was created by Georges Baert from Ieper and this was then cast in bronze.
Size: 4269px × 2836px
Photo credit: © Damien VC / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
Keywords: 1, baert, battlefield, blind, braille, bronze, gate, georges, impaired, menin, model, tactiile, visually, war, world, ww1, ypres
