It was designed by English sculptor David Backhouse and unveiled in November 2004 by Anne, Princess Royal.

[1] Located on Park Lane, at the junction with Upper Brook Street, on the eastern edge of the park, The Animals in War Memorial was officially opened on 24 November 2004 by Anne, Princess Royal.

[7] The inscriptions are in various forms and sizes and are all uppercase designed and cut by Andrew Whittle.

Other than the featured messages, there are several inscriptions on the rear or outside, and on the inner edges of the wings (in the gap), attributing the creators and funders.

On the face of the right wing when viewed from the front or inside: Animals in War This monument is dedicated to all the animals that served and died alongside British and allied forces in wars and campaigns throughout time They had no choice On the face of the left wing when viewed from the rear or outside (on the reverse of the main heading): Many and various animals were employed to support British and Allied Forces in wars and campaigns over the centuries and as a result millions died · From the pigeon to the elephant they all played a vital role in every region of the world in the cause of human freedom · Their contribution must never be forgotten