A smart, rather foppish German Military Officer - 1900s
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A smart, rather foppish German Military Officer - 1900s
A satirical illustration of a smart, rather foppish German Military Officer - 1900s. Date: circa 1908
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Media ID 14376599
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Charm Charmer Dec15 Expression Gloves Overcoat Rakish Smart Teutonic Foppish Metrosexual
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This satirical illustration captures the essence of a smart, yet foppish German Military Officer from the early 1900s. Dressed in his full regalia, the officer dons an ornate uniform adorned with gold braid and intricate designs, complete with a tall, peaked cap and white gloves. His expression exudes a charming, almost camp, air, as he holds a delicate drose flower in one hand and a sword in the other. The teutonic charm of this rakish character is further accentuated by his meticulously groomed mustache and sideburns. The officer's overcoat is draped elegantly over his arm, revealing his polished boots and gleaming sword. The contrast between the military precision of his uniform and the feminine touch of the flower in his hand adds to the whimsical nature of this image. The illustration, created circa 1908, offers a humorous take on the traditional image of a German military officer during this era. With his rakish air and charming demeanor, this officer is sure to turn heads on and off the battlefield.
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