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This image shows a plaque with an inscription of names and dates, likely commemorating individuals
This image shows a plaque with an inscription of names and dates, likely commemorating individuals. The plaque is made of dark, polished stone, possibly marble or granite, and has a reflective surface that shows the surrounding environment. There are significant cracks and scratches across the surface of the plaque. The inscription at the top reads "LA BOURSE DE BRUXELLES EN SOUVENIR DE". This translates to "The Brussels Stock Exchange in memory of". This indicates the plaque is located at the Brussels Stock Exchange building in Brussels, Belgium. Below the title, a list of names is engraved. Some of the visible names include: LOUIS BERNUS, MARCEL CISELET, MARCEL CRAMER, FRANCOIS DEGEÑDT, CLEMENT DIERIKCX, PIERRE DUVEZ, MARCE FUMEY, JEAN LAMANZIERE, MAURICE LEFEBVRE, GEORGES . ONTANDO, HENRI PEETERS, JACQUES PHILIPPSON, MAURICE RANSY, LOUIS R. RYNAERTS, ARIUS ROBERT, EDMOND. VANEVERBROECK, GUY VANDERCRUYCKEN, FR TZ . VANMELCKEBEKE, AURICE VANNITSEN, GEORGES WILLAIN. At the bottom, there are two dates visible: "14" and "1918". It is possible these refer to years or other identifying information related to the individuals listed. The reflection in the plaque shows window frames and possibly interior lighting with a warm glow. The overall scene is one of historical remembrance presented on a damaged commemorative plaque.