Description: This 1917 RPPC features Prince Wilhelm of Prussia and Louis Ferdinand, both commissioned as lieutenants in the Imperial German Army. Wilhelm in 1916 and Louis in 1917. The photograph captures the two handsome young men in military uniform, with a spiked helmet, a pickelhaube. The uniforms are from the 1st Life Hussar Regiment.RPPC postcard is an original period item. The divided back postcard is in standard size (5.5 x 3.5 in) and was manufactured in Germany. The era is from the Europe Era and World War I, specifically on November 9th, 1917, Prince Louis 10th Birthday. The postcard is a part of the Militaria category and is perfect for collectors of militaria, royalty and WWI propaganda. On his 10th birthday, November 9th 1917, Prince Louis Ferdinand was commissioned as a lieutenant in the 1st Foot Guard Regiment, as was tradition in the Royal House. His grandfather, Kaiser Wilhelm II, also made him a Knight of the Order of the Black Eagle in this highest Prussian order on the same occasion.
Price: 17.99 USD
Location: Tucson, Arizona
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Unit of Sale: Single Unit
Featured Person: Louis Ferdinand of Prussia (1907–1994)
Occasion: Louis Ferdinand commissioned as a lieutenant
Size: Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in)
Year Manufactured: 1917
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Subject: Portrait
Type: Real Photo (RPPC)
Era: Europe Era: World War I (1914-1918)
Theme: Corps & Regiments, Militaria, Occupational, Patriotic, Photographs, Propaganda, Imperial German Army, Pickelhaube, Spiked Helmet, handsome male, vintage male photography, House of Hohenzollern, Louis Ferdinand of Prussia, Prince of Prussia, Louis Ferdinand Victor Eduard Adalbert Michael Hubertus, Order of the Black Eagle, Louis Ferdinand, 1st Life Hussar Regiment, Prince Wilhelm of Prussia (1906–1940), Handsome Royal Boys in Military Uniform, November 9th 1917
Features: Divided Back
Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1919
Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
Postage Condition: Unposted
