peace memorial post

It was erected as a bronze statue symbolizing the peace memorial city through the mission of the postal service on the occasion of the 4th National Convention of the Postal Friendship Association held in Hiroshima City in 1952 (Showa 27). The following is written on the back. Peace Memorial Post This post was erected on the occasion of the 4th National Convention of the Postal Friendship Association held in Hiroshima City on August 6, 1952, the year the peace treaty came into effect, and symbolizes the peace memorial city through the mission of the postal service. Its specifications are as follows: 1. Height of post: 269.5cm 1. Height of square box: 165.6cm (Aji-produced granite including base and capstone) 1. Width of square box: 67.0cm 1. Height of nude statue holding a letter: 104.0cm (made of bronze) 1. Artist: Entsuba Katsuzo