WWII German Wehrmacht (Heer) Soldier Studio Portrait Photo Postcard ~ RPPC

Description

View WWII German Wehrmacht (Heer) Soldier Studio Portrait Photo Postcard ~ RPPC with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. A classic black-and-white (sepia-toned) studio portrait of a German Wehrmacht (Heer/Army) soldier. The 'Hoheitsabzeichen' (breast eagle and swastika) is clearly visible over his right pocket, and standard infantry collar tabs (Litzen) are present. Item Description A classic black-and-white (sepia-toned) studio portrait of a German Wehrmacht (Heer/Army) soldier. He is wearing a standard field blouse (Feldbluse), likely an M36 or M40 model, characterized by its pleated breast pockets and scalloped pocket flaps. The 'Hoheitsabzeichen' (breast eagle and swastika) is clearly visible over his right pocket, and standard infantry collar tabs (Litzen) are present. The photograph features decorative scalloped (deckle) edges, a common aesthetic for German personal photos of the era. The reverse side is a standard postcard format with a central vertical divider and address lines, featuring 'Agfa' paper branding, which was the primary photographic paper manufacturer in Germany during the Third Reich. Condition Notes The photograph appears to be in good to very good vintage condition. There is minor yellowing and toning consistent with the age of silver gelatin prints. The edges are crisp with no significant tears, and the surface shows no major creases or silvering. The reverse shows minor foxing and light spotting, but remains clean and unwritten. Authenticity Assessment High Confidence The item is an original period photograph. The paper stock (Agfa), the scalloped edge cutting style, and the specific details of the uniform (stitching, eagle design, and fabric texture) are all consistent with 1940s German production. There are no signs of modern inkjet or laser printing.  Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Militaria › WW II (1939-45) › Original Period Items › Germany › Photographs.

Conflict

WW II (1939-45)

Original/Reproduction

Original

Theme

Militaria

Region of Origin

Germany

Country of Origin

Germany