#2297 – WWII Heer Gefreiter Wedding Portrait with Schützenschnur & Awards — RPPC

Original silver-gelatin real photo postcard, approximately 9 × 13.5 cm. Classic studio wedding portrait: a German Heer soldier (rank chevron visible = Gefreiter) standing with his bride. Uniform details include a marksmanship lanyard (Schützenschnur), ribbon in the buttonhole, an oval combat badge on the left pocket (likely Infantry/General Assault), and a round badge (possibly DRL Sports Badge). Belt buckle and dress accoutrements clearly shown. Reverse with postcard layout and a short ink dedication in German. Condition: very good overall—light handling and edge toning; minor surface rubs at the borders; no tears or creases. Strong, decorated soldier portrait with appealing subject matter.