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ZFC2426
Germany // Mein Soldatenleben / w-photo
Sub-collection: GermanGermany // Mein Soldatenleben / w-photo
Germany // Mein Soldatenleben / w-photo
This is a soldier souvenir of his military service. Mein Soldatenleben means "My Soldier Life", and the chromo litho depicts idyllic scenes from a soldiers military experience. Mass produced these were sold widely and contained space for a soldier to insert a photo of himself. This one dates from the 1888 to 1895 period.
ZFC Noteworthy Flag
Hoist & Fly | |
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| Width of Hoist | 17 |
| Length of Fly | 21 |
Stars | |
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| Are there stars on obverse? | no |
| Are there stars on reverse? | no |
Stripes | |
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| Has a Blood Stripe? | no |
Crest/Emblem | |
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| Description of Crest/Emblem | Printed Cromolitho |
Fabric | |
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| Fabric | Paper |
Weave | |
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| Type of Weave | Plain |
Attachment | |
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| Method of Attachment | NONE |
Applica | |
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| Applique Sides | Single Faced = Mirror Image Reverse |
Documentation | |
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| Documents |
All original documents and drawings are held in the Zaricor Flag Collection Archives.
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| Drawings |
All original documents and drawings are held in the Zaricor Flag Collection Archives.
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| Research Documents |
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| Public Copy & Signs |
All original documents and drawings are held in the Zaricor Flag Collection Archives.
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Condition | |
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| Condition | Good |
| Damage | Used |
| Displayable | yes |
Date | |
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| Date | 1888-1895 |