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39 images found Headline: Kyffhaeuserbund soldiers at the Reichskriegertag (War Veterans Day) in Kassel, 1936
Kyffhaeuserbund soldiers at the Reichskriegertag (War Veterans Day) in Kassel, 1936
Members of the Kyffhaeuserbund gather at a parade on the Karlswiese. The soldiers in full uniform lowered the flags of the old regiments during the traditional lament "Der gute Kamerad" ("The good Comrade") to honor the fallen.
Headline: High-ranking politicians and military at a meeting of the Kyffhaeuserbund, 1933
High-ranking politicians and military at a meeting of the Kyffhaeuserbund, 1933
Representatives from politics and the military, including the former Reich Chancellor and General Kurt von Schleicher (far left), Reich President Paul von Hindenburg (center), and right beside him, Generalfeldmarschall August von Mackensen attend a federal meeting.
Headline: Celebration of the Frederikustag in Neuruppin, 1932
Celebration of the Frederikustag in Neuruppin, 1932
Beside the local Reichswehr units (in the background), members of the veteran organizations have also lined up with their flags on the Koenigsplatz.
Headline: Military officers at the founding ceremony of the Kyffhaeuserbund in Berlin, 1932
Military officers at the founding ceremony of the Kyffhaeuserbund in Berlin, 1932
Members of the veterans' associations celebrate with representatives of the middle class the anniversary of the foundation of the German Reich in the Sportpalast. From left: Generalmajor von Enckevort (3rd President of the Kyffhaeuserbund), Admiral Ludwig von Schroeder, Prince Eitel Friedrich of Prussia, and General Oscar von Hutier.
Headline: Reunion of old soldiers in Neuruppin, 1932
Reunion of old soldiers in Neuruppin, 1932
The mayor of Neuruppin Ernst Bluemel attaches a new campaign streamer to a traditional flag. Several veterans and an honorary post with spiked helmet also attend the event.
Headline: Festival of the Mecklenburger Grenadiere in Schwerin, 1932
Festival of the Mecklenburger Grenadiere in Schwerin, 1932
The 150th anniversary of the former Mecklenburg Grenadier Regiment No. 89 is celebrated by soldiers of the regiment and veterans on the streets in front of the Schwerin Castle, with marches, parades, flag decorations and a speech of Duke Franz IV.
Headline: Foundation anniversary of the Krieger- und Landwehrverein Friedenau in Berlin, 1932
Foundation anniversary of the Krieger- und Landwehrverein Friedenau in Berlin, 1932
Highly decorated officers and members of the Kriegserverein Friedenau, appearing in civilian clothes, celebrate a foundation anniversary with flags in the background, in the Victoriagarten in the Wilmersdorf district of Berlin.
Headline: Bavarian Army - commemoration ceremony, 1931
Bavarian Army - commemoration ceremony, 1931
Bavarian military and veterans' associations organized a commemoration for the 6th Army, with the speech of General Feeser in the center of the event. Here, the table of generals, with General Friedrichfranz Feeser (3rd from left to right), and, beside the man in civilian clothing, Prince Alfons of Bavaria and Crown Prince Rupprecht of Bavaria (bending).
Headline: Eberhard Count von Kalckreuth at a rally of the Reichslandbund in Berlin, 1931
Eberhard Count von Kalckreuth at a rally of the Reichslandbund in Berlin, 1931
The President of the Reichslandbund (RLB), Eberhard Graf von Kalckreuth, holds an opening address in the Circus Busch, in which he announced the strongest opposition to the government of Heinrich Bruening. On the lectern is the symbol of the RLB, a grain ear.
Headline: Founding ceremony of the Kyffhaeuserbund in Berlin, 1931
Founding ceremony of the Kyffhaeuserbund in Berlin, 1931
War medals, flags and uniforms of the Guard Corps were considered by veterans associations as a sign of political conviction. Here members are celebrating at a Reich foundation ceremony in the Berlin Sportpalast.
Headline: Celebration on the 100th birthday of Emperor Frederick III, 1931
Celebration on the 100th birthday of Emperor Frederick III, 1931
Members of the veterans' associations parade with their flags before the princes of the imperial House of Hohenzollern. The event was attended, among others by Crown Prince William and Crown Princess Cecilia, Prince Eitel Friedrich and Prince Oscar of Prussia.
Headline: Anniversary of the Zieten Hussars in Rathenow, 1930
Anniversary of the Zieten Hussars in Rathenow, 1930
Parade on the 200th anniversary of the Hussars, which was attended by Prince Eitel Friedrich of Prussia (far left) and Major von Bredow.
Headline: March of the Kyffhaeuserjugend in Kiel, 1929
March of the Kyffhaeuserjugend in Kiel, 1929
The youth department of the Kyffhauserbund organized a march at a meeting of the charity organizations.
Headline: Demonstration of national associations in Berlin, 1929
Demonstration of national associations in Berlin, 1929
Patriotic and veteran federations demonstrate under the old Reichskriegsflagge with a protest march against the politics of the Weimar Republic. In the background, the Trambahn Schoeneberg - Eisenacher Str.
Headline: General von Plettenberg at the Deutsche Jaegertag (German Hunting Day) in Potsdam, 1929
General von Plettenberg at the Deutsche Jaegertag (German Hunting Day) in Potsdam, 1929
General Karl von Plettenberg, in uniform, inspects the Gardeschuetzen (Guards Rifles), who held their meeting in Potsdam parallel with the Jaegertag.
Headline: General von Plettenberg takes the salute of Jaeger Regiments in Potsdam, 1929
General von Plettenberg takes the salute of Jaeger Regiments in Potsdam, 1929
The last commander of the Jaeger, Karl von Plettenberg, inspects his lined up regiments. A meeting of the Gardeschuetzen was also organized in Potsdam on the occasion of the Deutsche Jaegertag.
Headline: Regiments' Day of the Guards in Potsdam, 1928
Regiments' Day of the Guards in Potsdam, 1928
On the 240th anniversary of the 1. Garderegiment ( 1st Guard Regiment), a regimental day was held at Potsdamer Platz. The event was attended by the former Commandant-General of the Guards Corps Karl von Plettenberg (marked with a cross) and Prince August Wilhelm of Prussia (two crosses).
Headline: Guards Regiment's Day in Potsdam, 1928
Guards Regiment's Day in Potsdam, 1928
A parade is held in Potsdam to commemorate the 240th anniversary of the 1st Garderegiment. A high officer and three soldiers in traditional uniforms lead the parade with the standard and flag of the regiment.
Headline: Veterans' meeting of the Berlin Garde-Jaeger, 1926
Veterans' meeting of the Berlin Garde-Jaeger, 1926
The Gardejaeger (also referred to as the Maikaefer) celebrate the great veterans' meeting with a field service with flags and music.
Headline: Veterans' meeting in Potsdam, 1926
Veterans' meeting in Potsdam, 1926
Veterans from the Franco-Prussian War and World War I arrived to Potsdam for a meeting. Many took their sons and grandchildren with them, who, just as this little boy, appeared in re-made Reichswehr uniforms.
Headline: Veterans' meeting of the Berlin Garde-Jaeger, 1926
Veterans' meeting of the Berlin Garde-Jaeger, 1926
Members of a veterans' association march with their flags in civilian clothes in front of a uniformed officer.
Headline: Veterans' meeting of the Berlin Garde-Jaeger, 1926
Veterans' meeting of the Berlin Garde-Jaeger, 1926
A uniformed officer inspects the veterans, who have gathered in civilian clothes with orders on their breasts.
Headline: Army and Navy Day in Nuremberg, 1926
Army and Navy Day in Nuremberg, 1926
National youth organizations march in Nuremberg with Reichskriegsflagge (imperial war flag) and the Bavarian flag. Officers and generals are watching them in front of grandstands decorated with garlands.
Headline: Flag company of the Reichslandjungbund, 1925
Flag company of the Reichslandjungbund, 1925
During the meeting of the Reichslandbund (National Rural League) in the Grosses Schauspielhaus (Great Theater), members of the youth department appear with their flags in front of the building.
Headline: The first Reichskriegertag (War Veterans Day) in Leipzig, 1925
The first Reichskriegertag (War Veterans Day) in Leipzig, 1925
At a pageant are presented heavy weapons reconstructed from wood, here, a foot artillery on a float of the local military association.
Headline: "German Day" in Halle, 1924
"German Day" in Halle, 1924
Delegations of the veteran associations march in field gray and steel helmets under the Reichskriegsflagge (imperial war flag), led by officers with drawn swords.
Headline: Heldengedenkfeier (Heroes' Memorial Day) for the dead of the First World War in Berlin, 1924
Heldengedenkfeier (Heroes' Memorial Day) for the dead of the First World War in Berlin, 1924
several thousand of people gather in front of the Reichstag and the Victory Column on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the outbreak of the war, to commemorate the dead of the conflict.
Headline: Marching officers at the Frontkaempfertag, 1921
Marching officers at the Frontkaempfertag, 1921
Former officers of the 1st Guards Infantry Division march in the Berlin Stadium during the Frontkaempfertag (frontline fighters' day).
Headline: Frontkaempfertag (Frontline soldiers' day) in Berlin, 1921
Frontkaempfertag (Frontline soldiers' day) in Berlin, 1921
As part of the Frontkaempfertag (frontline fighters day) the Freiwilligen-Corps Bruessow marches in the capital in front of spectators with their Corps flag.
Headline: Dissolution of the Prussian NCO school in Potsdam, 1920
Dissolution of the Prussian NCO school in Potsdam, 1920
At the dissolution of the school officers inspect the members of a veterans' association.
Headline: Last parade in the Prussian NCO school in Potsdam before the dissolution, 1920
Last parade in the Prussian NCO school in Potsdam before the dissolution, 1920
Farewell parade of graduates of the NCO School in imperial uniform that has to be closed in accordance with the Treaty of Versailles.
Headline: Dissolution of the Hauptkadettenanstalt (cadet school) in Berlin-Lichterfelde, 1920
Dissolution of the Hauptkadettenanstalt (cadet school) in Berlin-Lichterfelde, 1920
The dissolution of the institution as laid down in the Versailles Treaty is celebrated with a farewell parade of the cadets in the old uniforms of the Imperial Army.
Headline: Farewell parade of the last cadets of the Prussian Hauptkadettenanstalt (cadet school) in Berlin, 1920
Farewell parade of the last cadets of the Prussian Hauptkadettenanstalt (cadet school) in Berlin, 1920
Thousands of people accompany the last class of the institution at their farewell parade through Lichterfelde, after the Treaty of Versailles ordered the dissolution of the school.
Headline: Onlookers at the dissolution of the Prussian Hauptkadettenanstalt (Main Cadet School), 1920
Onlookers at the dissolution of the Prussian Hauptkadettenanstalt (Main Cadet School), 1920
The closure of the cadet school, that was forced by the victorious powers of the First World War, is celebrated with a farewell parade of the cadets through the streets of the city.
Headline: Celebration of the Prussian 1st Guards Regiment, circa 1920s
Celebration of the Prussian 1st Guards Regiment, circa 1920s
Uniformed officers and generals of the empire inspect the regiment members who are dressed in civilian clothes and are decorated with orders.
Headline: Quarters of the Deutsche Freischar in Narthen, circa 1920s
Quarters of the Deutsche Freischar in Narthen, circa 1920s
In the East Prussian Narthen, members of the "Deutsche Freischar" opened their headquarters in a farmhouse and raised their flag on a mast. The Freischar, who maintained a folkish lifestyle and cultivated soldier myths, were employed here to help the "cut-off" peasants in East Prussia. Two members of the youth movement sleep under the flag-mast.
Headline: Letterhead of the Thule Society, 1919
Letterhead of the Thule Society, 1919
On the letterhead is the emblem and the address of the society in Munich, as well as the saying: "Remember that you are a German! Keep your blood clean!"
Headline: Emblem of the Thule Society from 1919
Emblem of the Thule Society from 1919
Emblem of the Thule Society, an occultist group, which operated from 1919 in Munich, promoted anti-Semitic propaganda and developed into a militant combat alliance, and with the establishment of the Freikorps fought the Bavarian Soviet Republic. The swastika is already recognizable in the background of the sign.
Headline: Karl Harrer
Karl Harrer
Karl Harrer (1890-1926), sports journalist in Munich. He founded the Workers' Circle which was controlled by the Thule Society of which he was a member.