An original World War II German Heer studio portrait depicting a young Army soldier in service tunic.
The soldier wears the standard Heer breast eagle, collar Litzen, and shoulder boards, with no visible awards or qualification badges. The portrait was professionally produced by the Viennese photographer Jeremias, whose embossed studio signature “Jeremias – Wien XX” appears beneath the image.
A clean Austrian studio portrait from wartime Germany, ideal for collectors of Heer uniforms, portrait photography, or Vienna-produced military photographs.
Condition
Good original condition with honest age toning and edge wear. The photographer’s embossed studio mark remains clearly visible.
Specifications
Period: Third Reich (1933–1945)
Country: Germany (Austria)
Branch: Heer (German Army)
Type: Original Studio Photograph
Subject: Heer Soldier Portrait
Photographer: Jeremias
Studio Location: Wien XX (Vienna, Austria)
Marking: Embossed studio signature
Material: Photographic Paper
Dimensions: Approximately 9 × 14 cm
Originality: Original period photograph
Historical Note
Professional studio portraits such as this were commonly commissioned by German servicemen while stationed on leave or during training. The embossed photographer’s signature identifies the studio as Jeremias of Vienna’s 20th district (Wien XX), adding regional interest and authenticity to this wartime portrait.
