The “Valiant Statue” is very valiant, even without a head. Or arms.

The “Valiant Statue” is sometimes fake. When you are trying to decide if this item is real or not, look at the leg that is in front! When facing the statue, if the leg in front is on the left – the statue is real. If it is on the right, it’s fake! (Very tricky!)

Fake Valiant Statue!
Note the leg placement!

Once placed in the museum, the description provided on the plaque will read,

Nike of Samothrace, Artist Unknown, circa 190 BCE

Marble

A statue of the goddess of victory, Nike, found on Samothrace. It shows Nike alighting on the prow of a ship. Originally found in separate pieces, it has largely been restored, but the arms and head are still missing.

The Valiant Statue is actually the Winged Victory of Samothrace! Is a votive monument found on the island of Samothrace, north of the Aegean Sea – and was actually originally part of a boat!

If you want to see the original, you’ll need to head to France to visit it in the Louvre.

From Wikipedia.