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German propaganda postcard, Kaiser and eagle, WW1
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German propaganda postcard, Kaiser and eagle, WW1
German propaganda postcard, depicting Kaiser Wilhelm II at the centre, with an eagle and two flags below, and German colonial soldiers above, during the First World War. Date: 1914
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This evocative postcard, dating back to 1914, showcases a powerful image of German imperial propaganda during World War I. At the center, Kaiser Wilhelm II, the German Emperor and King of Prussia, is depicted in regal attire, wearing a crown and holding a scepter. Above him, two German colonial soldiers in uniform, each carrying a rifle and the Iron Cross insignia, stand proudly with their arms raised in a show of solidarity and heroism. The eagle, a long-standing symbol of the German Empire, spreads its wings below, holding two German flags in its talons. The postcard, created during the early stages of the First World War, was designed to instill a sense of pride and unity among the German people. The image of the Kaiser and the eagle, along with the colonial soldiers, represented the strength and power of the German Empire, both at home and abroad. The use of the Iron Cross, a symbol of military merit and valor, further emphasized the heroic nature of the German military. As the world was plunged into the chaos of the Great War, propaganda played a significant role in shaping public opinion and morale. This postcard, with its striking imagery and powerful message, serves as a poignant reminder of the historical context and the emotions that defined the First World War era in Germany.
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