Tombstone of the Lviv Eagle, photo MKiDN, 2018
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Photo showing Tombstone of the Lviv Eagle
Tombstone of the Lviv Eagle, photo MKiDN, 2018
License: all rights reserved
Photo showing Tombstone of the Lviv Eagle
Tombstone of the Lviv Eagle, photo MKiDN, 2018
License: all rights reserved
Photo showing Tombstone of the Lviv Eagle

Tombstone of the Lviv Eagle

Tombstone of the Lviv Eagle

In the Prussian cemetery, in its old, overgrown part, there is the grave of Agnieszka Mykita, who died in 1919 from being wounded by a Ukrainian grenade. She is referred to by local Poles as the "Lviv Eagle".

The tombstone is made of concrete, in the shape of a vertical slab topped with a cross, on the slab a metal plaque with the inscription: "Agnieszka née Kowalska Mykita born. 12 January 1896 fell victim to Ukrainian grenades on 15 May 1919. Peace to her soul".

Publication:

19.12.2024

Last updated:

06.03.2026

Author:

Teresa Zachara (MKiDN)
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Concrete gravestone of Agnieszka Mykita with a cross and metal plaque, surrounded by overgrown vegetation. The plaque reads: 'Agnieszka z Kowalskich Mykita, victim of Ukrainian grenades, 15 May 1919. Rest in peace.' Photo showing Tombstone of the Lviv Eagle Gallery of the object +2
Tombstone of the Lviv Eagle, photo MKiDN, 2018
Concrete gravestone of Agnieszka Mykita with a cross and metal plaque inscribed with her name and dates, surrounded by overgrown vegetation. Photo showing Tombstone of the Lviv Eagle Gallery of the object +2
Tombstone of the Lviv Eagle, photo MKiDN, 2018
Concrete gravestone of Agnieszka Mykita, topped with a cross, featuring a metal plaque with the inscription: 'Agnieszka z Kowalskich Mykita, born January 12, 1896, victim of Ukrainian grenades, May 15, 1919. Rest in peace.' Photo showing Tombstone of the Lviv Eagle Gallery of the object +2
Tombstone of the Lviv Eagle, photo MKiDN, 2018

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