Memorial · Milan

Monumento a Salvo d'Acquisto

Photograph at the Monumento a Salvo d'Acquisto Memorial
Photograph: Kaitu, via Wikimedia Commons (CC0).

This monument in Milan commemorates Salvo D'Acquisto, a Carabinieri brigadier whose name is associated with the Gold Medal for Military Valour. The memorial specifically highlights his service with the Carabinieri from Sesto San Giovanni, indicating a local connection of significance. The dates 1920-1943 typically denote a person's birth and death years, suggesting this memorial honours his life and sacrifice during this period. It serves as a lasting tribute to his memory and the heroism he demonstrated.

The memorial forms part of a tradition of civic remembrance, where individual acts of bravery are recognised and preserved within public spaces. Such monuments often emerge from local associations, in this case, the National Carabinieri Association of Sesto San Giovanni, ensuring that the legacy of a figure like Salvo D'Acquisto is maintained for future generations. These public memorials frequently serve as focal points for commemorative events, fostering a sense of community identity and historical awareness.

The Monumento a Salvo d'Acquisto is located in Milan, standing as a statue within the city. Visitors can find the memorial in a public setting, making it accessible for viewing and reflection. As a public monument, it is generally open for respectful visitation at any time, allowing individuals to pay their respects and observe the tribute to Brigadier Salvo D'Acquisto. The memorial's presence in Milan positions it within a city rich in historical and cultural significance.

Inscription

“Associazione Nazionale Carabinieri di Sesto San Giovanni - V. BRIG. DEI CARABINIERI SALVO D'ACQUISTO MEDAGLIA D'ORO AL V.M. 1920 - 1943”
Transcribed from the Memorial at Milan.

Background

Associazione Nazionale Carabinieri di Sesto San Giovanni - V. BRIG. DEI CARABINIERI SALVO D'ACQUISTO MEDAGLIA D'ORO AL V.M. 1920 - 1943

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Data sources

Location records are drawn from open, licence-clean datasets, kept here with attribution and gratitude to the people who maintain them.

  • Open Plaques, dedicated to the public domain (CC0). See openplaques.org.
  • Wikidata, available under the CC0 1.0 Universal dedication.
  • © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database Licence.
  • Historic England, National Heritage List for England, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. War memorial records are drawn from open community datasets (OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, NHLE) - never from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, which is excluded.

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