Completion of the monument 28 novembre 1920 (≈ 1920)
Official date of finalization of work.
21 octobre 2014
Classification of the monument
Classification of the monument 21 octobre 2014 (≈ 2014)
Inventory of Historical Monuments.
1er quart XXe siècle
Construction period
Construction period 1er quart XXe siècle (≈ 2025)
The temporal context of the construction of the monument.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The monument to the dead in full (Box C 90, see plan annexed to the decree): inscription by order of 21 October 2014
Key figures
Cazalis - Architect
Designer of the plans of the monument.
Origin and history
Misson's Monument to the Dead, dedicated to the victims of the First World War, is located near the church and backed by the exterior wall of the cemetery. Designed by architect Cazalis, it was completed on 28 November 1920. Its structure combines a semicircular pediment stele, flanked by columns engraved with the dates of the great battles of the conflict. Sculptural elements — a medallion representing a hair, palms, garlands and lion heads — adorn its main face, symbolizing sacrifice and military glory.
This monument is part of the post-war memorial movement, marked by a tribute to fallen soldiers. Its architectural style and allegorical decorations reflect the artistic codes of the era, blending classicism and patriotic emotion. Filed entirely by order of 21 October 2014, it belongs to the municipality of Misson and bears witness to local history related to the conflict of 1914-1918.
The location of the monument, close to the cemetery and the church, underscores its role in collective memory. The surrounding plant elements and their integration into the urban landscape reinforce its solemn character. The dates of the battles engraved on the columns recall the key stages of the conflict, while the profile of the hairy humanizes the memory of the disappeared. This monument thus illustrates the will of the French communes to perpetuate the duty of memory through perennial and symbolic works.
