The Cross of Sacrifice was designed by Sir Reginald Blomfield for the Commonwealth War Graves Commission and is the focal point of the numerous cemeteries honoring the war dead of World War I that dot the countryside of the Western Front, and as far afield as Kranji, Singapore ^*. It is a 4 point limestone Latin cross. On the face of the cross is a bronze sword, blade down. It is usually mounted on an octagonal base. Originally they were produced in sizes of 14, 18, 20 and 24 foot heights to better fit different size memorials without overpowering them.

Crosses of Sacrifice can be seen in many War Cemeteries and war memorials throughout the British Empire, and the locations of many battles outside the British Empire, including Canada, Italy, France and Belgium.

On some, particularly those found in Britain, names of deceased soldiers are inscribed on the octagonal base of the monument.

External link

• Commonwealth War Graves Commission

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