The Flensburger Löwe (in Berlin)
Built as a symbol of victory over the Schleswig and Holstein by the Danish in 1862, the Isted Lion (aka Flensburger Löwe) continues to stir up emotions to this day.
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Built as a symbol of victory over the Schleswig and Holstein by the Danish in 1862, the Isted Lion (aka Flensburger Löwe) continues to stir up emotions to this day.
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