An original World War II photograph depicting a German Heer soldier standing outdoors in what appears to be a barracks courtyard or garden.
The soldier wears the standard field tunic with Heer collar Litzen, breast eagle, leather belt with Army buckle, and an enlisted man’s field cap. A circular or oval cloth insignia is visible on his upper left sleeve; however, its precise identification cannot be confirmed from the available image.
This attractive full-length portrait provides a clear view of the soldier’s uniform, belt equipment, field cap, trousers, and boots. The reverse features a postcard-style layout bearing the Mimosa photographic-paper marking.
Condition
Good original condition with age toning, light surface wear, minor marks, and handling wear consistent with age. Reverse remains unused with a small handwritten notation near the edge.
Specifications
Period: World War II (1939–1945)
Country: Germany
Organization: Heer
Type: Period Full-Length Portrait Photograph
Subject: German Heer Soldier
Material: Photographic paper
Photographic Paper: Mimosa
Photographer: Unknown
Dimensions: 13.5 × 9 cm
Reverse: Unused postcard-style layout
Originality: Original period photograph
Historical Note
Full-length private portraits were commonly taken as personal keepsakes and sent to family members during military service. Today, these images are valued for the uniform and equipment details they preserve, particularly when the soldier is shown from head to toe.
