Field Marshal August von Mackensen, German army officer
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Field Marshal August von Mackensen, German army officer
Field Marshal August von Mackensen (1849-1945), German Army officer, seen here on his 88th birthday. He is in uniform, including a deaths head on his headgear, chatting with a small group of soldiers and civilians. Date: December 1937
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88th Birthday Chatting Civilians Deaths Elderly Mackensen Marshal Medals Over Coat 1937
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This evocative photograph captures the moment when Field Marshal August von Mackensen, a renowned German army officer, celebrated his 88th birthday on a wintry field in December 1937. Dressed in his full military uniform, complete with a deaths head on his headgear, Mackensen is seen engaging in a lively conversation with a small group of soldiers and civilians. The field marshal's distinguished military career spanned several decades, and he had earned numerous accolades and decorations, including the Iron Cross and the Order of the Black Eagle. His uniform is adorned with an abundance of medals, proudly displaying his military achievements. The soldiers, dressed in their winter coats, listen intently to their elder statesman, their faces filled with respect and admiration. The civilians, bundled up against the cold, look on with curiosity and appreciation. The scene is one of camaraderie and reverence, as the military community comes together to honor the birthday of a man who had dedicated his life to serving his country and upholding its military traditions.
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