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German Army, Navy, and Colonial Exhibition 1907 Advertising Label
uncommon1900-1945

German Army, Navy, and Colonial Exhibition 1907 Advertising Label

Germany · 1907 · Not applicable (advertising label)

The advertising label depicts a German soldier, sailor, and a figure representing the colonies, standing together. In the background, a ship and structures are visible, all framed by text for the 1907 German Army, Navy, and Colonial Exhibition.

This advertising label promotes the 1907 German Army, Navy, and Colonial Exhibition, an event designed to showcase Germany's military power and colonial aspirations during a period of intense imperial competition before World War I.

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Image: <bdi><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/en:Rudolf_Hellgrewe" class="extiw" title="w:en:Rudolf Hellgrewe"><span title="German painter (1860-1926)">Rudolf Hellgrewe</span></a></bdi> · License: Public domain

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