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1917 Stuttgart postmarked card.

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Dean,

The first card is definitely German, another "solstice" example. The "K.u.k." stands for, Kaiserliches und Königliches, as in - belonging to the Kaiser and king. In this case the Alpine detatchment.

Your second card is something a bit special and difficult to find by my experience. Storm-batallions were the elite warriors of that time period, men like Sepp Dietrich.
Finding original Sturm collectibles can be tough at best and this one's a dandy. Terrific, bold images in first-class condition - nice!

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What a privledge to have the benefit of your knowledge and expertise Bill.
Many thanks for such an enjoyable thread and the continuing education in German history.Great stuff.

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1909 card.Odin???

I've been seeing lightning more and more in German art.Any insights what it's about if anything?
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One of my favorites.
Leipzig 1914 postmark.

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Dean,

Your nice comments are much too kind, I do enjoy sharing my limited knowledge with those who have an interest in our fine hobby. On the other hand, without you sharing your great images with us, I'd have nothing to add. grin

Our old friend and chief Nordic-god, Odin/Wotan is back with us in this illustration, a fine representation for the Bundes der Germanen, or Society of (old) Germans. I'd surmise these clubs or fraternities were responsible for keeping the old traditions and customs alive, much like those folks who are involved with the Renaissance clubs and fairs we have in the States today.

You mentioned that you're seeing lightning depictions in more of your artwork and wondered about the meaning? I'll try to put us on track with a few definitions of lightning used in art ... spiritual illumination; enlightenment; revelation; the descent of power; sudden realization of truth cutting across time and space; the Eternal Now; the destruction of ignorance; nutrition; the masculine power. These interpretations will make it easier to see why this celestial power is associated with Wotan's strength and knowledge.

I'm not sure if the wolves are meant to represent Fenrir the wolf, son of Loki? (Geri and Freki?) ... but I'm pretty sure the crow/raven figures are meant to portray Huginn & Muninn. (also spelled Hugin and Munin) A super illustration of the old German hunter/warrior. Wish I could interpret the runic inscription for you but that's way beyond me.

The second card looks to be either a pencil or charcoal rendering from here, illustrating one of the three virtues, charity, caring for an exhausted soldier. Charity or love being the strongest and most dominant of the virtues, outweighing faith and hope. An unlimited loving-kindness toward all others, not to be confused with the benevolent giving of material wealth.

The artist's skills are self-evident in his anatomy, perspective and composition of the two figures. It's nice the way the drawing captures not only the warm, physical embrace
of Charity's arms, but also the double-envelopment of her warm, caressing cape - well done. The old boy looks to be nearly at the end of his rope, utterly exhausted, hungry
and totally devoid of fighting spirit ... to be reborn in the arms of this lovely maiden. And maybe, just maybe, she'll have coffee, cigarettes and doughnuts, too? heh .. what more could a tired warrior ask for ..?? smile

Best regards and thanks!

Bill

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Great art interpretations WWII.Thanks for the well said, thought provoking descriptions.
It's always intresting to see the differences in my interpretion's before and after the facts.

Here's a few more.

A 6-30-1916 card that I liked because of the skill the artist put into the mythical,eerie setting with colors and look of these trees.
Also I didn't see the blood on the tip of the spear until it was photographed and enlarged.Cool.

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Card #2 is dated 7-16-1915 with a feildpost.
At first I thought it was another Wotan example but saw no mention anywhere in the text.I'm wondering if anyone might know anything about it.
Thanks

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Close up of text

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A Wotan card with cool serpant and sword border.

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Munich card that had artist name on back.
The second image is by the same artist and was borrowed off the web.

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On the back is Barbarossas Sieg bei Ikonlum.-Julius Brumby Verlag, Goslar.

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A 1913 card mailed to Dresden.
I thought the Medusa (??) was a nice touch.

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Munich card: Das Schwert

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More Bund der Deutschen in Niederosterreich art.

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Awesome 1923 card.I thought the space efficent and neat writing added to it's beauty.JMO

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Dean,

I apologize for my seeming lack of attention, I've been terribly busy as of late and have lots of catching-up to do ...

Glad to see that you've been busy posting these great new graphics, simply put,
they're extraordinary! Powerful, thought-provoking images in a wide variety of mediums and the penned-word ... a formidable combination. I find myself going back again and again to look at the fine details in this last series. Very nice, and many thanks.

Best!

Bill

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Thanks for the compliments on the art Bill and no problem.
I know you were on vacation and I was posting to keep this great thread (imo) going and maybe generate some intrest or other post.
Hope you'll be back on track soon and look forward to your knoledge and thinking.

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Dean,

Had to go back and review the previous page again, really great
stuff worked out here! Some are in the illustrative styles of Howard Pyle and N.C. Wyeth, but with heavy European influence and overtones.

If I had to choose just one of those images as being most dramatic or influential to me, it would have to be the engaving/pen & ink of the arms cleaning the sword. I found myself really "sucked into" that powerhouse! No words needed to further enhance the message ...

Your latest theme, Amazone, is a favorite of mine. A fabulous giant race of women warriors, said to have come from the Baltic coast, North Africa and/or the Amazon jungle regions.
Anyway you slice it these ladies would make short-work of us, fellas, heh ... grin

There are so many images of these warriors that have been rendered through the ages, many of them beyond compare. I've seen your image Dean, done in variety of sculpted materials, with the big-cat biting the piss out of the poor horse! Then there are those with just the woman and the horse, with and without spear, and there are some great ones in that category, too. There are literally countless other variations on this interesting theme.

One thing I'd say about any of the variations is that for me it should be full of life and energy - power if you will. Somehow the strength of both the warrior and her animal should be conveyed to the viewer, naturally, if that's the version one's looking at.

My addition is of noted sculptor Theodor Kaerner's interpretation. In this variation the fury is wielding a tidy short-sword in her right hand, though, not in this photo. My point being that any of the impressions should be refreshing to look at from almost any angle.

Another first-class card good sir, many thanks.

Best!

Bill

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That Amazon card's gold accents around the subject matter, and not just the border, seemed to resemble the way many ceramic pieces are detailed and I thought it was a little out of the ordiary seeing a card done like this.

Somehow I knew you might have a porcelain item in this Amazon theme Bill and that one looks to be amazing.Wasn't Hitler a fan of this race?

I have a question on the 1914 Bund der Deutschen Nordmahrens card posted on 8/16.
Does anyone know what the skull is all about or what is the other symbol to the left of it.

Thanks for any input.

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1911 postal cancellation.
Anyone know if it says anything intresting?Thanks.

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Card's art was done by the same artist that was posted on 8/3 @ 10:41 and I considered myself lucky to stumble across it.
A super talented artist (IMO). His art, with very detailed backgrounds, reminds me a lot of Bernie Wrightson's amazing drawings.

Check out the gothic creatures above the arched window and the gargoyle head appearing in the window to the left.
Also the artist initals appear almost hidden under the chair as well as a mouse.What talent.

Wondering what the ropes are for though.

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Wein Card

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1916 Field posted card.

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Saint Michael and Reich eagles about to do work.

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Dean,

Simply outstanding!

B~

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Thanks Bill.
Heres a 1902 card with a decent looking Germania.

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Dean,

Can you tell us what initially led you to collect Imperial postcards? Do you specialize in any other fields in our hobby, too? Would you have some tips or insights for those who might be interested in collecting late 19th - early 20th century German graphic arts?

Many thanks for continuing to share your wonderful cards with us.

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Dean,

Thanks for keeping this thread alive with your fine collection of cards,it's a real pleasure. Thank you.

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Mikee,Bill-
The pleasure is mine with your appreciation,points of view,and facts that you've been offering along the way.

Bill,I'd say Robert Noss got me going with some kind advice he was willing to share on 3rd reich postcards and with your thread being available I'm able to enjoy learning something about the history that pre-dated that era.
I don't specialize in Imperial cards or anything else so I don't think I'm qualified to offer advice.Just a Bozo who loves Germany and art is all.

I think this card is post Imperial times but after viewing Bill's cool Schlitt cards thought he might find it appealing because of the gnome factor.

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Wein postcard.

The more I looked at the light breaking through the sky the more it resembled the silohouette of a eagle. Am I way off?

I tried to translate it on the comp but it didn't make a lot of sense and nothing about this notion or a eagle.

That aside I'm thinking the thorny border kept with the bondage theme well and I love how such a small, subtle red dot detail in the eyes of the hungry jackals stands out in a big way.Cool imo.

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Dean,

Robert is someone whose advice I'd readily take, too. Years ago
my father and I got to spend a few hours with Herr Noss and found him to be straight forward, honest and very knowledgeable. He's been building a most incredible collection of images for years now - a very decent chap and a credit to the hobby.

Some scary little figures in the foreground of the Austrian/German card; I can make out a dragon or Lindwurm,
the elf and some evil-looking roots ... reminds me of Lord of the Rings.

No, nothing on eagles, instead a ray of hope from the heavens
that just might free Germania from the bonds of martyrdom.

Best!

Bill

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Thanks for the input on the cards WWII.
You mentioned you and your father met Robert.Is your dad also into collecting?Seems like that would be fun and quite a blessing.Talk about sharing quality time right.

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Dean,

I was lucky enough to have a father who was quite knowledgeable in German military history, as well as music and the fine arts. We spent many pleasurable hours together attending military shows, events and social gatherings over the years and made many friends and acquaintences.

My dad served with the German Heer during the war in the 23rd Infantry Division, on the Russian front near Leningrad. After that it was five years of hard labor in Russian captivity near Moscow.

As a kid I had an avid interest in the "German aspects" of the Second World War and became totally fascinated with the subject. Pop fueled my interests by providing me with plenty of reading material related to the war; biographies, politics, battles and most importantly, his own firsthand accounts of his experiences.

I had an excellent teacher and companion who taught me many valuable life-lessons and both sides to our German heritage, the good and the ugly ...

Bill

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A couple more postcard pickups ... good old Döbrich-Steglitz loves the cavalry. This picture, being a cavalry visor collector, I love. Check the saddle on the officer with the "Jersey Shore" popped collar laugh Great picture, glad I got it!


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And a second I picked up recently, for the 16th Dragoons.


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