German Soldier Collection

Brunswick Dragoon Officer's Sword
3031473 Brunswick Dragoon Officer's Sword; Private Collection; (add.info.: American Revolution, Brunswick (Braunschweig-Wolfenbuttel)

Brunswick Dragoon's cartridge box and shoulder strap
3032578 Brunswick Dragoon's cartridge box and shoulder strap; Private Collection; (add.info.: Brunswick Dragoon's cartridge box and shoulder strap-Fought at Bennington and Saratoga in 1777)

Brunswick Dragoon Officer's Sword
3031471 Brunswick Dragoon Officer's Sword; Private Collection; (add.info.: American Revolution, Brunswick (Braunschweig-Wolfenbuttel)

Brunswick Grenadier Cap captured at the Battle of Bennington 1777
3031281 Brunswick Grenadier Cap captured at the Battle of Bennington 1777; Massachusetts State Archives, Boston, MA., USA; (add.info.: American Revolution)

Brunswick Soldier's Cartridge box badge
3031318 Brunswick Soldier's Cartridge box badge; Private Collection; (add.info.: American Revolution, Brunswick (German State that sent troops here along with the Hessians)

Hessian Jager Rifle Made by Pistor Dated 1769
3031317 Hessian Jager Rifle Made by Pistor Dated 1769; Private Collection; (add.info.: American Revolution, Hesse-Cassel flintlock Jager Rifle Made by Pistor Dated 1769); © Don Troiani

Hessian Fusilier cap, Found near the site of Fort Mercer, Red Bank New Jersey
3031472 Hessian Fusilier cap, Found near the site of Fort Mercer, Red Bank New Jersey; Private Collection; (add.info.: Hessian Fusilier cap, Found near the site of Fort Mercer)

Inscription on blade of Hessian officer's sword
3031192 Inscription on blade of Hessian officer's sword; Private Collection; (add.info.: American Revolution, Inscription on blade of Hessian officer's sword); © Don Troiani

Hessian Fusilier Brass Cap from the American Revolution
3031251 Hessian Fusilier Brass Cap from the American Revolution; Private Collection; (add.info.: Hessian Fusilier Brass Cap from the American Revolution of the Regiment Von Knyphausen which was)

Hessian Fusilier Brass Cap from the American Revolution
3031449 Hessian Fusilier Brass Cap from the American Revolution; Private Collection; (add.info.: Hessian Fusilier Brass Cap from the American Revolution of the Regiment Von Knyphausen which was)

Brunswick sergeant's partizan and officer's spontoon
3031236 Brunswick sergeant's partizan and officer's spontoon.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Brunswick (Braunschweig )sergeant's partizan and officer's spontoon

Brunswick silver & gilt officers gorget of the type worn at Saratoga in 1777
3031369 Brunswick silver & gilt officers gorget of the type worn at Saratoga in 1777; Private Collection; (add.info.: American Revolution)

Hessian Fusilier cap, Found near the site of Fort Mercer, Red Bank New Jersey
3031452 Hessian Fusilier cap, Found near the site of Fort Mercer, Red Bank New Jersey; Private Collection; (add.info.: Hessian Fusilier cap, Found near the site of Fort Mercer)

Brunswick drum captured at the Battle of Bennington
3032356 Brunswick drum captured at the Battle of Bennington; Massachusetts State Archives, Boston, MA., USA; (add.info.: American Revolution)

Maimed German at work, between c1915 and 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Maimed German at work, between c1915 and 1918. A German disabled soldier with a prosthetic arm working as a carpenter in a workshop in Hindenburg's house at Konigsberg, Prussia (now Kaliningrad)

German battery in action, between c1915 and 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
German battery in action, between c1915 and 1918. German soldiers with artillery caisson during World War I.

German observers, between c1915 and 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
German observers, between c1915 and 1918. German soldiers, including two on a ladder and one using a binocular trench periscope during World War I.

German field telephone, 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
German field telephone, 1914. German soldier talking on telephone which is attached to a tree, next to a brick building, during World War I.

Germans passing thro' Paracin, on Belgrad - Nisch Line, between c1910 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
Germans passing thro' Paracin, on Belgrad - Nisch Line, between c1910 and c1920. German soldiers marching through the Serbian town of Paracin during World War I.

German trenches on the Aisne, between 1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
German trenches on the Aisne, between 1914 and c1915. German soldiers in trenches along the Aisne River in France during World War I.

German soldiers in the Aisne District, 26 Dec 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
German soldiers in the Aisne District, 26 Dec 1914 (date created or published later). German soldiers with a shelter in the Aisne District, France during World War I.

Germans in Lowicz, between 1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Germans in Lowicz, between 1914 and c1915. German soldiers on horseback in Lowicz, Poland during World War I.

Field butcher on firing line, North Sea Coast, between 1914 and 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Field butcher on firing line, North Sea Coast, between 1914 and 1918. German? butchers cutting up a sheep on the front lines, North Sea Coast, during World War I.

Germans cooking near firing line, North Sea Coast, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Germans cooking near firing line, North Sea Coast, between c1914 and c1915. German soldiers seated on ground, with man at a camp fire in the foreground during World War I.

Germans helping refugees returning to Antwerp, 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
Germans helping refugees returning to Antwerp, 1914. German soldiers on train tracks carrying bundle for Belgian refugees in Antwerp, Belgium during World War I.

German field bakery near Ypres, 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
German field bakery near Ypres, 1914. Men cooking bread in mobile ovens near Ypres, Belgium during World War I.

Mass for Germans before battle, between 1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Mass for Germans before battle, between 1914 and c1915. Catholic priest officiating during an outdoor mass for German soldiers during World War I.

Wounded arriving in Allenstein, Prussia, 1 Dec 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
Wounded arriving in Allenstein, Prussia, 1 Dec 1914 (date created or published later). Wounded German soldiers being assisted by nurses as they get off a train in Allenstein (now Olsztyn)

Kaiser giving iron cross to aviators, between 1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Kaiser giving iron cross to aviators, between 1914 and c1915. Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany (1859-1941) giving iron cross medal to aviators during World War I.

German Army auto with wire cutter, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
German Army auto with wire cutter, between c1914 and c1915. A German Army automobile during World War I.

Germans rebuild bridge at Lemberg, between 1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Germans rebuild bridge at Lemberg, between 1914 and c1915. German soldiers on bridge at Lemberg, Austro-Hungarian Empire, (now Lviv, Ukraine), during World War I.

Defenders of Tsing Tau, 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
Defenders of Tsing Tau, 1914. German soldiers outside of Tsingtao (now Qingdao), China, probably during the Siege of Tsingtao during which the German-controlled port city was attacked by British

Germans in Rus. [i.e. Russian] Poland, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Germans in Rus. [i.e. Russian] Poland, between c1910 and c1915. German soldiers during World War I.

Kaiser & Archduke Friedrich, 26 Jul 1915. Creator: Bain News Service. Kaiser & Archduke Friedrich, 26 Jul 1915
Kaiser & Archduke Friedrich, 26 Jul 1915 (date created or published later). Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany (1859-1941) with Archduke Friedrich

German Protection against gas bombs, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
German Protection against gas bombs, between c1910 and c1915. German soldier wearing a face mask to protect against gas attacks during World War I.

Vaccinating Germans for Cholera, between 1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Vaccinating Germans for Cholera, between 1914 and c1915.

Reviving wounded German with Pulmotor, between 1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Reviving wounded German with Pulmotor, between 1914 and c1915. A German being revived with a Pulmotor, an artificial respiration device, during World War I.

Cardinal von Hartmann at Gen. Hdqrs. Germany, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
Cardinal von Hartmann at Gen. Hdqrs. Germany, between c1915 and c1920. German clergyman Felix von Hartmann (1851-1919), who served as Archbishop of Cologne (1912-1919)

Shelters behind German Lines, 1916. Creator: Bain News Service
Shelters behind German Lines, 1916 (date created or published later). German soldiers, vehicles and shelters during World War I.

German Red Cross Dogs going to front, between c1915 and 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
German Red Cross Dogs going to front, between c1915 and 1918. German soldiers with Red Cross dogs heading to the front during World War I.

Aviator officer of Germany, Dec 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
Aviator officer of Germany, Dec 1914 (date created or published later). German officers with aviator and airplane during World War I.

American War Correspondent, Germany, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
American War Correspondent, Germany, between c1915 and c1920. Wilbur H. Durborough, an American correspondent who went to Germany in 1915 to shoot film footage of World War I.

Hans von Minning, 15 years, mascot of German Reg't, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Hans von Minning, 15 years, mascot of German Reg't, between c1914 and c1915. Possibly shows Hans von Mining, a mascot with the German Army during World War I.

German artillerists on firing line, Verdun, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
German artillerists on firing line, Verdun, between c1914 and c1915. German soldiers eating during World War I, Verdun, France.

German Battery in Galicia, between 1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
German Battery in Galicia, between 1914 and c1915. German soldiers with gun battery in Galicia (Eastern Europe) during World War I.

Germans in Belgium, on the way to the front, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Germans in Belgium, on the way to the front, between c1914 and c1915. German soldiers in road in Belgium during World War I.

German Bomb-proof shelter, 5 yards deep, between c1915 and 1916. Creator: Bain News Service
German Bomb-proof shelter, 5 yards deep, between c1915 and 1916. A German bomb-proof shelter during World War I.

German Commandant's Hdqtrs., Antwerp, 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
German Commandant's Hdqtrs., Antwerp, 1914. German headquarters in Antwerp City Hall, Antwerp, Belgium during World War I.

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"Unveiling the Stories: A Glimpse into the Life of a German Soldier" Step back in time and explore the captivating tales of a German soldier, as depicted through various historical artworks and artifacts. From ancient battles between Tuppin tribes to World War I propaganda posters, these glimpses into history offer intriguing insights into the life and experiences of these brave individuals. In Johann Ludwig Gottfried's engraving from 1631, we witness the intense clash between Tupinamba tribes during their battle for supremacy. Amidst this chaos, Hans Staden finds himself held captive while witnessing the chief and his family falling ill. This gripping scene transports us to a distant land filled with both danger and mystery. Fast forward to World War I, where patriotism was at its peak. A vibrant French poster encourages citizens to deposit money at banks for the war effort, emphasizing unity in times of crisis. Similarly, another poster urges Americans during WWI to contribute funds towards victory. These powerful visuals remind us of how financial support played an integral role in shaping history. Traveling further back in time to 1552 Brazil, we encounter Hans Staden's capture by Tupinamba Indians. Through his eyes, we observe their customs and way of life – a fascinating glimpse into an unfamiliar culture that leaves us captivated. The late 19th century brings forth a colorful lithograph advertising Harper's New Monthly Magazine – showcasing not only artistic prowess but also reflecting societal interests during that era. Moving on to more recent events such as the Franco-Prussian War or even World War II liberation moments like Paris' freedom from Nazi occupation in August 1944 - each image evokes emotions ranging from tension-filled battles fought on foreign lands to triumphant celebrations marking hard-won victories. Lastly, let us not forget Windhoek's equestrian statue commemorating Germany's presence there – reminding us that history is multifaceted.