Grave Marker of A Battlefield Hero - stock photo

When a soldier's rifle is driven into the ground with the bayonet attached it is seen as a symbol that the soldier went down fighting and willingly sacrificed his life for his country. The helmet on the rifle is said to be a soldiers final goodbye. Dog tags are added to the Battlefield Cross so those coming to claim the body knows who lies in the grave. A solemn image that depicts great courage and sacrifice....