Cologne Cathedral Seal
The Cologne Cathedral Seal (German: :de:Kölner Domplombe, Kölner Domplombe) was a section of unclad brickwork which covered destroyed masonry on an exterior pillar of Cologne Cathedral. In November 1943, during an air raid by the allies, a bomb seriously damaged a pillar on the northern tower of the cathedral, sparking fears for the structural integrity of the surrounding parts of the building. The missing sandstone was replaced with bricks by the spring of 1944, which remained visible on the north tower for over 60 years. As the last major war damage, the seal was repaired between 1995 and 2005 and faced with cut stone. Some experts had argued that the seal should be left undisguised as an anti-war memorial.Barbara Schock-Werner: 45. Dombaubericht Oktober 2003 – September 2004, S. 9ff Initial damage and creation As part of Bombing of Cologne in World War II, Operation Millennium, Cologne was regularly bombed by the Royal Air Force, Royal Air Force (RAF) from 12 May 1940 un ...
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