{"product_id":"wwii-german-waffen-ss-soldier-portrait-photograph-ss-uniform-insignia","title":"WWII German Waffen-SS Soldier Portrait Photograph-SS Uniform \u0026 Insignia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal period black-and-white portrait photograph depicting a young German \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaffen-SS serviceman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in uniform. The image is postcard-sized and appears to be a wartime personal portrait rather than a modern reproduction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe soldier is shown in a formal bust-length pose wearing a dark Waffen-SS tunic. The photograph displays several useful uniform details, most notably the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSS runic collar insignia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e visible at the viewer’s right side of the image, along with the opposite collar tab and shoulder board. These details make the photograph considerably more collectible than a generic Wehrmacht soldier portrait.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe photograph itself has a noticeably \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecoarse\/grainy image quality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which may be inherent to the printing or copying process used when it was produced. There are multiple horizontal creases, surface marks, edge wear, age toning, and general handling wear. Despite this, the portrait remains quite clear and the SS uniform insignia is readily visible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI would describe this as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eperiod WWII-era photographic material based on its appearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, but without seeing the reverse I would avoid guaranteeing it as an original wartime photographic print. A photo of the back could potentially reveal postcard markings, photographer information, handwriting, paper characteristics, or other evidence that would let us tighten up the identification.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43392796131405,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/5A77CD53-C253-4AFA-9950-923429A5ADA0.jpg?v=1786198074","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/wwii-german-waffen-ss-soldier-portrait-photograph-ss-uniform-insignia","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}