Field Marshal von Mackensen with wreath in Berlin
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Field Marshal von Mackensen with wreath in Berlin
Field Marshal August von Mackensen (1849-1945), German army officer, about to lay a wreath at the foot of the statue of Frederick the Great in Berlin, Germany, as part of a meeting of the knights of the order Pour le Merite. Others attending are Admiral Paul von Behnke (1866-1937) (far right) and General Otto Hasse (1871-1942) (right). Date: circa 1936
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Admiral Anniversary Berlin Frederick Friedrich Knight Knights Mackensen Marshal Meeting Order Pour Wreath 1936
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In this evocative photograph, Field Marshal August von Mackensen (1849-1945) pays his respects to the legendary Prussian monarch, King Frederick the Great, at the foot of his statue in Berlin's Lustgarten. The image captures a poignant moment during a gathering of the knights of the Order Pour le Merite, an elite military decoration established by Frederick the Great himself in 1740. The year is circa 1936, and the distinguished company of knights includes Field Marshal von Mackensen, Admiral Paul von Behnke (1866-1937), and General Otto Hasse (1871-1942). Dressed in their full military regalia, the officers exude an air of authority and reverence as they commemorate the anniversary of the Order Pour le Merite. The field behind them is dotted with trees, casting dappled shadows across the scene, while the sun casts a warm glow on the stately figures. Von Mackensen holds a wreath in his outstretched hand, ready to lay it at the base of the statue, symbolizing the continuity of the Prussian military tradition and the enduring legacy of King Frederick the Great. The photograph offers a glimpse into the military and historical significance of this gathering, as well as the grandeur and pageantry of the German army during the 1930s. The image is a poignant reminder of the rich military history of Germany and the importance of tradition and continuity in the face of change.
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