ALL: Master Collection List
Nationality
German
Preview
Date of Work
1942
Medium
Artwork Print
Height
15 1/4 in.
Width
11 in.
Collection/Provenance
(Das Bild Des Krieges) The Image of War Series
(12 Bildtafeln aus der ausstellung) 12 panels from the exhibition
(Kunst der Front) Art of the Front
(Herausgegeben vom luftgaukommando VI) Published by the Luftgau-Kommando VI
Status
Stored: FF_009_H
Location
UND Art Collections Repository
Artist Bio
The Luftgau-Kommando VI was a branch of the Luftwaffe that operated from October 12th, 1937 until April 2nd, 1945. In 1937, The Luftwaffe was organized into separate Luftgaue, or air districts, that held dominion over different military districts. Within these districts, the Luftgau were responsible for maintaining the stability, including administration, maintenance, recruitment, training, air defense, personnel, and signals. This Luftgau-Kommando was established in Münster, Germany.
The Gefreiter is an established German military rank that has existed since the 16th century. It is denoted as the second rank an enlisted soldier, airman, and sailor can be promoted too.
Condition
Poor
Condition Notes
Major water damage, stains, and tears, Series is presently stuck together
Rights
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