Theodore Wint Grave
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| Year | 1908 |
| Type | Bronze & Barre Granite |
| Dimensions | 3.0 m × 1.5 m × 1.5 m (10 ft × 5 ft × 5 ft) |
| Location | Arlington, Virginia, United States |
| 38°52′47.65″N 77°4′26.34″W / 38.8799028°N 77.0739833°W | |
| Owner | Arlington National Cemetery |
Theodore Wint Grave is a public artwork by an unknown artist, located at the Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia, United States. This sculpture was surveyed in 1995 as part of the Smithsonian's Save Outdoor Sculpture! program. "Theodore Wint Grave" serves as the final resting place for Brigadier General Theodore J. Wint.
This granite marker feature a profile bust relief of Brigadier General Theodore J. Wint in military uniform with epaulets on the proper left shoulder. The relief is placed in an oval shape with palm fronds extending from the top and bottom. This bronze relief is placed on a tall, column like, multi-tiered unit that has a polished sphere on the top. The sphere rests on top of a rope or chain design. The rear of the base has a plaque of the Seal of Pennsylvania.
The front of the base, below the relief is inscribed:
One side of the base is inscribed:
which is followed by five battle sites and dates.
The other side of the base is inscribed:
which lists his ranks and outfits below it.
The bottom of the Seal is inscribed:
Proper left & Front
Detail
Born in Pennsylvania in March 1845, Theodore Jonathan Wint served as Private in mounted service in 1865. On November 24 of the same year he was appointed to the Army as Second Lieutenant of the 4th Cavalry. On May 9, 1866 he was promoted to First Lieutenant, to Captain on April 21, 1872. After continuing to gain rank, his final title was Brigadier General on June 9, 1902.
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