uncommon1900-1945

German Advertising Label: General von Kleist for Faustring Lanolin Soap

Name: German Advertising Label: General von Kleist for Faustring Lanolin Soap
Brand: Germany

Germany · 1913 ·

This German advertising label, issued in 1913, features a portrait of General Friedrich Graf Kleist von Nollendorf. It promotes "Faustring" Lanolin Soap and is part of a series titled "Berühmte Kriegsherren" (Famous Warlords).

The label commemorates the centenary of the Wars of Liberation (1813-1913), in which General von Kleist played a significant role as a Prussian field marshal against Napoleon. This type of advertising ephemera reflects early 20th-century marketing strategies in Germany.

Printing Method

Lithography

Themes

advertising soap military historical-figures centenary

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$15

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$10

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.