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Headline: The 5th Waffentag of the German Cavalry in Hamburg, 1935Date: 22.06.1935Image text: Field Marshal von Mackensen (with fur hat) and the leader of the 10th Army Corps, General Knochenhauer (right) take the salute of the color guard of the Tradition Regiment that has lined up in old uniforms. The 5th Waffentag of the German Cavalry took place on the racetrack site in Hamburg-Horn.Photo: SZ PhotoImage number: 00292680The 5th Waffentag of the German Cavalry in Hamburg, 1935Field Marshal von Mackensen (with fur hat) and the leader of the 10th Army Corps, General Knochenhauer (right) take the salute of the color guard of the Tradition Regiment that has lined up in old uniforms. The 5th Waffentag of the German Cavalry took place on the racetrack site in Hamburg-Horn.
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Headline: Parade on Heldengedenktag (Day of Commemoration of Heroes) at the Reichstag, 1932Date: 01.03.1932Image text: Parade of the guard of honor on Heldengedenktag (Day of Commemoration of Heroes) at the Reichstag building, which one year later was only a burned-out ruin.Photo: SZ PhotoImage number: 00292683Parade on Heldengedenktag (Day of Commemoration of Heroes) at the Reichstag, 1932Parade of the guard of honor on Heldengedenktag (Day of Commemoration of Heroes) at the Reichstag building, which one year later was only a burned-out ruin.
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Headline: Final inspection of the Reichswehr after the autumn maneuvers, 1932Date: 01.01.1932Image text: President Paul von Hindenburg at the final inspection of the Reichswehr after the autumn maneuvers. The soldiers on the picture are members of the 16th Infantry Regiment.Photo: SZ PhotoImage number: 00292679Final inspection of the Reichswehr after the autumn maneuvers, 1932President Paul von Hindenburg at the final inspection of the Reichswehr after the autumn maneuvers. The soldiers on the picture are members of the 16th Infantry Regiment.
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Headline: Parade of the Reichswehr in Berlin, 1931Date: 01.01.1931Image text: March of tradition flags at a parade of the Reichswehr in Berlin at the Berlin Cathedral.Photo: Knorr + HirthImage number: 00292677Parade of the Reichswehr in Berlin, 1931March of tradition flags at a parade of the Reichswehr in Berlin at the Berlin Cathedral.
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Headline: Parade of the Reichswehr in Berlin, 1931Date: 01.01.1931Image text: The picture shows a military parade of the 9th Infantry Regiment, with its tradition flags, that are carried in the front row.Photo: ScherlImage number: 00292676Parade of the Reichswehr in Berlin, 1931The picture shows a military parade of the 9th Infantry Regiment, with its tradition flags, that are carried in the front row.
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Headline: Hindenburg's letter of appreciation to all Reichswehr soldiers, 1930Date: 31.12.1930Image text: On the occasion of the tenth anniversary of the Reichswehr (01.01.1931) a "letter of appreciation" was set up to all soldiers and signed by President Paul von Hindenburg and Defense Minister Wilhelm Groener. In this letter, the Reichswehr troops are already referred to as "Wehrmacht" several times.Photo: ScherlImage number: 00292682Hindenburg's letter of appreciation to all Reichswehr soldiers, 1930On the occasion of the tenth anniversary of the Reichswehr (01.01.1931) a "letter of appreciation" was set up to all soldiers and signed by President Paul von Hindenburg and Defense Minister Wilhelm Groener. In this letter, the Reichswehr troops are already referred to as "Wehrmacht" several times.
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Headline: Cavalrymen at the Reichswehr parade in Roemhild in ThuringiaDate: 01.01.1930Image text: Soldiers of the cavalry gallop in front of Reich President Paul von Hindenburg during the big Reichswehr parade. Undated picture, probably from around 1930.Photo: SZ PhotoImage number: 00292688Cavalrymen at the Reichswehr parade in Roemhild in ThuringiaSoldiers of the cavalry gallop in front of Reich President Paul von Hindenburg during the big Reichswehr parade. Undated picture, probably from around 1930.
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Headline: Parade of the Reichswehr in Roemhild in Thuringia, around 1930Date: 01.01.1930Image text: Parade of the Reichswehr before Paul von Hindenburg after the Reichswehr maneuvers in Roemhild in Thuringia. The military parade passes by the crowd of soldiers and civilian spectators. Some onlookers have climbed on trees to get a better look. Probably around 1930.Photo: SZ PhotoImage number: 00292675Parade of the Reichswehr in Roemhild in Thuringia, around 1930Parade of the Reichswehr before Paul von Hindenburg after the Reichswehr maneuvers in Roemhild in Thuringia. The military parade passes by the crowd of soldiers and civilian spectators. Some onlookers have climbed on trees to get a better look. Probably around 1930.
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Headline: Parade formation at the reception of the Egyptian king in Berlin, 1929Date: 10.06.1929Image text: Parade for the reception of the Egyptian King Fuad I in Berlin. After they have driven through the Brandenburg Gate in a car, they pass by the lined up soldiers behind which there are numerous onlookers.Photo: SZ PhotoImage number: 00292678Parade formation at the reception of the Egyptian king in Berlin, 1929Parade for the reception of the Egyptian King Fuad I in Berlin. After they have driven through the Brandenburg Gate in a car, they pass by the lined up soldiers behind which there are numerous onlookers.
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Headline: Parade for the reception of the Egyptian king in Berlin, 1929Date: 10.06.1929Image text: Parade for the reception of the Egyptian King Fuad I in Berlin. Paul von Hindenburg and King Fuad are sitting in the car, press photographers are standing on both sides and photograph them.Photo: ScherlImage number: 00292674Parade for the reception of the Egyptian king in Berlin, 1929Parade for the reception of the Egyptian King Fuad I in Berlin. Paul von Hindenburg and King Fuad are sitting in the car, press photographers are standing on both sides and photograph them.
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Headline: Celebration of the Constitution in the Reichstag, 1928Date: 11.08.1928Image text: Parade on the occasion of the celebration of the constitution before the Reichstag on the Platz der Republik. Hindenburg takes the salute of the guard of honor.Photo: SZ PhotoImage number: 00292681Celebration of the Constitution in the Reichstag, 1928Parade on the occasion of the celebration of the constitution before the Reichstag on the Platz der Republik. Hindenburg takes the salute of the guard of honor.
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Headline: New Year's reception at President Hindenburg, 1928Date: 01.01.1928Image text: The picture shows the arrival of the diplomatic corps in front of the palace of the President. Several diplomats bring their New Year's greetings to the Reich President. The reception is escorted by a company of the Reichswehr.Photo: ScherlImage number: 00292672New Year's reception at President Hindenburg, 1928The picture shows the arrival of the diplomatic corps in front of the palace of the President. Several diplomats bring their New Year's greetings to the Reich President. The reception is escorted by a company of the Reichswehr.
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Headline: Opening of the Tannenberg Memorial, 1927Date: 18.09.1927Image text: Parade at the inauguration of the Tannenberg National Monument in Hohenstein in East Prussia (now Olsztynek, Poland). Parade of the flags detachment of the Reichswehr with the old traditional flags.Photo: SZ PhotoImage number: 00292684Opening of the Tannenberg Memorial, 1927Parade at the inauguration of the Tannenberg National Monument in Hohenstein in East Prussia (now Olsztynek, Poland). Parade of the flags detachment of the Reichswehr with the old traditional flags.
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Headline: 100th anniversary of the Prussian Guard Jaeger, 1926Date: 13.08.1926Image text: On the 100th anniversary of the (Prussian) Garde-Jaeger-Bataillon the retired General Magnus von Eberhardt takes the salute of veterans of the First World War. In the Reichswehr the tradition of this battalion was continued by the 6th Company of the 9th (Prussian) Infantry Regiment.Photo: ScherlImage number: 00292690100th anniversary of the Prussian Guard Jaeger, 1926On the 100th anniversary of the (Prussian) Garde-Jaeger-Bataillon the retired General Magnus von Eberhardt takes the salute of veterans of the First World War. In the Reichswehr the tradition of this battalion was continued by the 6th Company of the 9th (Prussian) Infantry Regiment.
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Headline: Passing out parade after the autumn maneuvers of the Reichswehr, 1925Date: 01.01.1925Image text: Field Marshal Paul von Hindenburg at the passing out parade of the autumn maneuvers in Doberitz. The troops who participated in the training march, under his supervision, past the podium built for him.Photo: ScherlImage number: 00292689Passing out parade after the autumn maneuvers of the Reichswehr, 1925Field Marshal Paul von Hindenburg at the passing out parade of the autumn maneuvers in Doberitz. The troops who participated in the training march, under his supervision, past the podium built for him.
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Headline: March of the Berlin Guard, 1921Date: 26.10.1921Image text: Police officers escort a formation of the Reichswehr as they march through Alt-Moabit. The unit marches to the changing of the guard, accompanied by soldiers of the military band.Photo: ScherlImage number: 00292686March of the Berlin Guard, 1921Police officers escort a formation of the Reichswehr as they march through Alt-Moabit. The unit marches to the changing of the guard, accompanied by soldiers of the military band.
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Headline: March of the Berlin Guard, 1921Date: 26.10.1921Image text: Police officers escort a formation of the Reichswehr as they march past the Koenigsplatz. The unit marches to the changing of the guard, accompanied by soldiers of the military band.Photo: ScherlImage number: 00292685March of the Berlin Guard, 1921Police officers escort a formation of the Reichswehr as they march past the Koenigsplatz. The unit marches to the changing of the guard, accompanied by soldiers of the military band.
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Headline: March of the Berlin Guard, 1921Date: 26.10.1921Image text: Police officers escort a formation of the Reichswehr on its march past the General Staff Building. The unit marches to the changing of the guard, accompanied by soldiers of the military band. Onlookers accompany the march.Photo: ScherlImage number: 00292673March of the Berlin Guard, 1921Police officers escort a formation of the Reichswehr on its march past the General Staff Building. The unit marches to the changing of the guard, accompanied by soldiers of the military band. Onlookers accompany the march.
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Headline: Regiments of the Old Army in the ReichswehrDate: 01.01.1919Image text: Flags delegation with the troops flags of the Imperial Army during a performance of the army. Undated photo.Photo: ScherlImage number: 00292687Regiments of the Old Army in the ReichswehrFlags delegation with the troops flags of the Imperial Army during a performance of the army. Undated photo.
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Headline: Guests of an official event, 1927Date: 01.01.1927Image text: Special guests of a formal event leave a tribune, among them are some of the officers of the Reichswehr.Photo: SZ PhotoImage number: 00292663Guests of an official event, 1927Special guests of a formal event leave a tribune, among them are some of the officers of the Reichswehr.
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Headline: Kurt von Schleicher and Hans von Seeckt at the Celebration of the Constitution, 1924Date: 11.08.1924Image text: The photo shows General Hans von Seeckt (3rd from left) and Lieutenant Colonel Kurt von Schleichter (2nd from left) surrounded by other high-ranking military officials during the Celebration of the Constitution in Berlin. Later Kurt von Schleicher became Minister of Defense and the last Chancellor before Hitler, before he was deposed in 1933. He was assassinated on the Night of the Long Knives in 1934.Photo: SZ PhotoImage number: 00292671Kurt von Schleicher and Hans von Seeckt at the Celebration of the Constitution, 1924The photo shows General Hans von Seeckt (3rd from left) and Lieutenant Colonel Kurt von Schleichter (2nd from left) surrounded by other high-ranking military officials during the Celebration of the Constitution in Berlin. Later Kurt von Schleicher became Minister of Defense and the last Chancellor before Hitler, before he was deposed in 1933. He was assassinated on the Night of the Long Knives in 1934.
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Headline: Parade formation for Hindenburg's birthday, 1932Date: 01.01.1932Image text: Parade formation at the armory in Moabit for Hindenburg's 85th birthday: General Gerd von Rundstedt (left, in front), next to him Lieutenant Colonel Keiser, commander of the guard regiment, right, in the back: General von Witzendorf, city commander of Berlin, second from right: Major General Werner Freiherr von Fritsch.Photo: ScherlImage number: 00074444Parade formation for Hindenburg's birthday, 1932Parade formation at the armory in Moabit for Hindenburg's 85th birthday: General Gerd von Rundstedt (left, in front), next to him Lieutenant Colonel Keiser, commander of the guard regiment, right, in the back: General von Witzendorf, city commander of Berlin, second from right: Major General Werner Freiherr von Fritsch.
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Headline: Parade of the Guard Regiment in front of General von Rundstedt, 1932Date: 01.01.1932Image text: General Gerd von Rundstedt as supreme commander of Command Group I of the Reich Defense Forces inspects soldiers of the guard regiment on the drill grounds in Rathenower Street.Photo: ScherlImage number: 00074441Parade of the Guard Regiment in front of General von Rundstedt, 1932General Gerd von Rundstedt as supreme commander of Command Group I of the Reich Defense Forces inspects soldiers of the guard regiment on the drill grounds in Rathenower Street.
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Headline: Potsdamer Platz in Berlin, 1932Date: 01.01.1932Image text: Soldiers march on the Potsdamer Platz. In the background the Leipziger Platz.Photo: ScherlImage number: 00061220Potsdamer Platz in Berlin, 1932Soldiers march on the Potsdamer Platz. In the background the Leipziger Platz.
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Headline: Inauguration of the war memorial in Berlin, 1931Date: 02.06.1931Image text: A division of the Reichswehr marches with old Prussian guard flags on the occasion of the redesign of the "Neue Wache" as a memorial to commemorate the victims of the First World War. The transformation was carried out at the behest of President Paul von Hindenburg and was completed by the architect Heinrich Tessenow. The picture shows Hindenburg (with spiked helmet), together with Erich Rader (then head of the Supreme Command of the Navy) and on the left, other generals of the Reichswehr. The ceremony was also attended by representatives of the Reich Government, the Prussian State Government as well as representatives of the diplomatic corps and the Berlin universities.Photo: SZ PhotoImage number: 00292837Inauguration of the war memorial in Berlin, 1931A division of the Reichswehr marches with old Prussian guard flags on the occasion of the redesign of the "Neue Wache" as a memorial to commemorate the victims of the First World War. The transformation was carried out at the behest of President Paul von Hindenburg and was completed by the architect Heinrich Tessenow. The picture shows Hindenburg (with spiked helmet), together with Erich Rader (then head of the Supreme Command of the Navy) and on the left, other generals of the Reichswehr. The ceremony was also attended by representatives of the Reich Government, the Prussian State Government as well as representatives of the diplomatic corps and the Berlin universities.
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Headline: Parade of the Reichswehr before Paul von Hindenburg, 1931Date: 01.01.1931Image text: A division of the Reichswehr parade on a field in the foreground saluting officers can be seen.Photo: ScherlImage number: 00293333Parade of the Reichswehr before Paul von Hindenburg, 1931A division of the Reichswehr parade on a field in the foreground saluting officers can be seen.
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Headline: Parade at the end of the autumn maneuver, 1931Date: 01.01.1931Image text: Soldiers of the Reichswehr march during the passing out parade of the autumn maneuver in 1931.Photo: ScherlImage number: 00292564Parade at the end of the autumn maneuver, 1931Soldiers of the Reichswehr march during the passing out parade of the autumn maneuver in 1931.
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Headline: Soldiers of the National Defense Forces, 1931Date: 01.01.1931Image text: Soldiers line up for a parade. On the left side of the helmet model 1916 there is a national insignia. The soldiers belong to the infantry regiment 1.Photo: ScherlImage number: 00087805Soldiers of the National Defense Forces, 1931Soldiers line up for a parade. On the left side of the helmet model 1916 there is a national insignia. The soldiers belong to the infantry regiment 1.
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Headline: Ceremony on the occasion of the liberation of Rheinland, 1930Date: 01.01.1930Image text: Celebration on the occasion of the liberation of Rheinland in Berlin after the Allied evacuation of the Rhineland. The cavalry department of the Reichswehr is passing by the University on their way to the Lustgarten.Photo: ScherlImage number: 00298309Ceremony on the occasion of the liberation of Rheinland, 1930Celebration on the occasion of the liberation of Rheinland in Berlin after the Allied evacuation of the Rhineland. The cavalry department of the Reichswehr is passing by the University on their way to the Lustgarten.
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Headline: Liberation ceremony in Prachtsrasse "Unter den Linden" in Berlin, around 1930Date: 01.01.1930Image text: A celebration was held on the occasion of the Allied evacuation of the Rhineland. The enthusiastic crowd lined up for the parading German troops. The soldiers marched through the crowd with a brass band across the city.Photo: SZ PhotoImage number: 00296253Liberation ceremony in Prachtsrasse "Unter den Linden" in Berlin, around 1930A celebration was held on the occasion of the Allied evacuation of the Rhineland. The enthusiastic crowd lined up for the parading German troops. The soldiers marched through the crowd with a brass band across the city.
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Headline: Marching soldiers, 1930Date: 01.01.1930Image text: Soldiers march before Reich President Paul von Hindenburg during a parade in Roemhild.Photo: SZ PhotoImage number: 00292571Marching soldiers, 1930Soldiers march before Reich President Paul von Hindenburg during a parade in Roemhild.
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Headline: August von Mackensen at a military parade, 1928Date: 29.04.1928Image text: Field Marshal August von Mackensen in his hussar uniform, with his field marshal's baton receives the flag parade of the Second Army Corps of the National Defense. The old Imperial flags of the regiments are transferred to the Provincial Museum.Photo: ScherlImage number: 00015555August von Mackensen at a military parade, 1928Field Marshal August von Mackensen in his hussar uniform, with his field marshal's baton receives the flag parade of the Second Army Corps of the National Defense. The old Imperial flags of the regiments are transferred to the Provincial Museum.
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Headline: Leave-taking of Reichswehr troops due to their transfer, 1928Date: 01.01.1928Image text: The Treaty of Versailles imposed troop reductions at the Wehrmacht. The picture shows the leave-taking of the Reichswehr troops from Prenzlau, whose garrison has been moved to Neuruppin. The notables of the city bid farewell to the two companies, the last soldiers of the Reichswehr in a town, that was home to the oldest garrison of the Mark.Photo: SZ PhotoImage number: 00292529Leave-taking of Reichswehr troops due to their transfer, 1928The Treaty of Versailles imposed troop reductions at the Wehrmacht. The picture shows the leave-taking of the Reichswehr troops from Prenzlau, whose garrison has been moved to Neuruppin. The notables of the city bid farewell to the two companies, the last soldiers of the Reichswehr in a town, that was home to the oldest garrison of the Mark.
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Headline: Paul von Hindenburg at a Reichswehr maneuver, 1925Date: 01.09.1925Image text: Paul von Hindenburg at the passing out parade of the Reichswehr maneuvers in Doberitz in the fall of 1925. The soldiers of the cavalry are armed with lances.Photo: SZ PhotoImage number: 00292615Paul von Hindenburg at a Reichswehr maneuver, 1925Paul von Hindenburg at the passing out parade of the Reichswehr maneuvers in Doberitz in the fall of 1925. The soldiers of the cavalry are armed with lances.
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Headline: Paul von Hindenburg at a Reichswehr maneuver, 1925Date: 01.09.1925Image text: President Hindenburg at the passing out parade of the Reichswehr maneuvers in 1925. In the picture you can see the passing out parade of the cavalry, armed with lances.Photo: SZ PhotoImage number: 00292610Paul von Hindenburg at a Reichswehr maneuver, 1925President Hindenburg at the passing out parade of the Reichswehr maneuvers in 1925. In the picture you can see the passing out parade of the cavalry, armed with lances.
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Headline: Solemn march of the 17th Bavarian Reiter Regiment in Munich, 1923Date: 01.09.1923Image text: The 4th Squadron of the 17th Reiter Regiment, the 1st Schwere Reiter Regiment "Prinz Karl von Bayern" (1st Royal Bavarian Heavy Cavalry (Prince Charles of Bavaria's) march through Munich. They pass former members of this regiment who fought in this association during the First World War. On the left stands Crown Prince Rupprecht of Bavaria, the then commander of the 1st Schwere Reiter Regiment.Photo: SZ PhotoImage number: 00292665Solemn march of the 17th Bavarian Reiter Regiment in Munich, 1923The 4th Squadron of the 17th Reiter Regiment, the 1st Schwere Reiter Regiment "Prinz Karl von Bayern" (1st Royal Bavarian Heavy Cavalry (Prince Charles of Bavaria's) march through Munich. They pass former members of this regiment who fought in this association during the First World War. On the left stands Crown Prince Rupprecht of Bavaria, the then commander of the 1st Schwere Reiter Regiment.
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Headline: Troops of the Reichswehr are welcomed in Kreuzburg, 1922Date: 18.08.1922Image text: The picture shows the jubilant welcome of Reichswehr troops who march into the Upper Silesian Kreuzburg. The Treaty of Versailles regulated the belonging of Upper Silesia through a referendum in 1922. The areas of "West Upper Silesia" were attributed to Germany.Photo: ScherlImage number: 00292533Troops of the Reichswehr are welcomed in Kreuzburg, 1922The picture shows the jubilant welcome of Reichswehr troops who march into the Upper Silesian Kreuzburg. The Treaty of Versailles regulated the belonging of Upper Silesia through a referendum in 1922. The areas of "West Upper Silesia" were attributed to Germany.
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Headline: Berlin Wachtparade (Guard Parade), 1921Date: 01.01.1921Image text: The Berlin guard of the Reichswehr on the way to the Defense Ministry.Photo: SZ PhotoImage number: 00298308Berlin Wachtparade (Guard Parade), 1921The Berlin guard of the Reichswehr on the way to the Defense Ministry.
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Headline: Celebration of the Reichsmarine on the occasion of the plebiscite in Schleswig, 1920Date: 20.07.1920Image text: Soldiers of the Reichsmarine celebrate with a parade and music probably the remain of Flensburg in the German Reich, which was decided by the referendum in parts of Schleswig.Photo: ScherlImage number: 00294079Celebration of the Reichsmarine on the occasion of the plebiscite in Schleswig, 1920Soldiers of the Reichsmarine celebrate with a parade and music probably the remain of Flensburg in the German Reich, which was decided by the referendum in parts of Schleswig.
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Headline: Trumpet corps at a paradeDate: 01.01.1919Image text: Trumpet corps in action during a parade.Photo: Knorr + HirthImage number: 00292611Trumpet corps at a paradeTrumpet corps in action during a parade.
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Headline: Reichswehr during a state visit in front of Brandenburg Gate in BerlinDate: 01.01.1920Image text: Reichswehr during a state visit in front of Brandenburg Gate Unter den Linden in Berlin.Photo: ScherlImage number: 00299114Reichswehr during a state visit in front of Brandenburg Gate in BerlinReichswehr during a state visit in front of Brandenburg Gate Unter den Linden in Berlin.
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