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The monument, inaugurated in 2004, was realized a few years back by a local artist, Master Angelo
Gilberto Perlotto.
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Born in Vicenza on 20 August, 1959, he lives in Trissino
and is part of a family that has forged iron for more than a
century. Nephew of Antonio Lora, an artist of undisputed
fame, and son of Germano Perlotto, from whom he learnt
metal working techniques, he perfects his drawing and
molding techniques in art workshops. His experience as
modern artist is accompanied by in-depth study and
apprenticeship in various foundries, where he experiments
lost-wax casting techniques and the restoration and
preservation of metals.
On the front of the flag pole pedestal there is a bronze
placard commemorating the first Carabinieri Medal of
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Honor, awarded on 5 June 1920, with the following
motivation:
“Rinnovellò le sue più fiere tradizioni con innumerevoli prove di tenace
attaccamento al dovere e di fulgido eroismo, dando validissimo contributo
alla radiosa vittoria delle Armi d'Italia” (1915-1918).
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