German Soldier , 1945 February

Item

Identifier: M456.02.0004.0020

Staff Only

Abstract

A pen and ink depiction of a German mountain trooper in uniform with edelweiss flower emblem for the Jaeger Divisions on the side of his cape, with a note that Jacques Parker sketched the portrait on a hill in Italy in February 1945, together with one of the actual emblems that appears to have been cut off a cap.

Dates

1945 February

Creator

Parker, W. Jacques (Person)

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Extent

From the Collection: 8.58 Linear Feet (7 containers)

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Additional Description

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

This collection consists of photographs, artist tools, climbing tools, biographical clippings, articles, artowrk, and photographs.

Dimensions

3 by 2 ¾ inches, Pen and ink

General

Signature/Markings: Signed lower right and inscribed lower middle “a German mountain trooper-NOTE- Idleweiss flower ice pick, emblem of Jaeger Divisions on side of cap. Under his white ski parka he wore his full army uniform (sketched on hill X – Feb. 1945-Italy)”