Otto Körner (1868 - 1950), Zahlmeister der Schutztruppe in Deutsch-Ostafrika - Fotoalbum, 1892 - 1894
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Lot 864 | Otto Körner (1868 - 1950), Zahlmeister der Schutztruppe in Deutsch-Ostafrika - Fotoalbum, 1892 - 1894
Über 60 Schwarzweißfotos unterschiedlicher Größe, eingeklebt, sorgfältig beschriftet. Dabei Alexandria, Port Said, Suezkanal, Kairo, Pyramiden, Nil, Mekkapilger, Dar-es Salam (Offizierswohnhaus, Gouverneursvilla, Körners Wohnhaus etc.), Offiziere, Askaris, Zoll etc. In zeitgenössischem Album mit goldenem Aufdruck "I. Erinnerungen an Deutsch-Ostafrika 1892 - 94. Küste" (Maße 25 x 34 x 5 cm). Im originalen Pappschuber. Partiell leicht beschädigt, Gebrauchs- und Altersspuren.
Körner wirkte in Deutsch-Ostfrika von 1892 bis 1901. Vgl. sein Abschiedsgeschenk in Form eines Bronzeaskaris und seine Ordensschnalle in Auktion 90, Lose 3510 und 3052. Die Schutztruppe in DOA bestand aus 68 Offizieren, 60 Unteroffizieren, 108 Sanitätsoffizieren und -unteroffizieren, einem Intendanturrat mit zwei -sekretären, neun Zahl- und Unterzahlmeistern, vier Feuerwerkern, acht Waffenmeistern sowie 2.742 afrikanischen Soldaten.
Otto Körner (1868 - 1950), paymaster of the Schutztruppe (protection force) in German East Africa - a photograph album, 1892 - 1894
Otto Körner (1868 - 1950), paymaster of the Schutztruppe (protection force) in German East Africa - a photograph album, 1892 - 1894
More than 60 photographs in black and white of various sizes, glued in, meticulously captioned. Including Alexandria, Port Said, Suez Canal, Cairo, pyramids, Nile, Mekka pilgrims, Dar es Salaam (officers' residence, governor's villa, Körner's residence etc.), officers, askaris, customs office etc. In a contemporary album with gold imprint (tr.) "I. Memories of German East Africa 1892 – 94. Coast" (dimensions 25 x 34 x 5 cm). In the original cardboard slipcase. Slightly damaged in places, traces of use and age.
Körner was active in German East Africa between 1892 and 1901. Cf. his farewell gift in the form of a bronze askari and his order clasp in auction 90, lots 310 and 3052. The Schutztruppe in German East Africa consisted of 68 officers, 60 non-commissioned officers, 108 medical officers and non-commissioned officers, one army corps commander with two army corps secretaries, nine paymasters and subordinate paymasters, four ammunition specialists, eight armourers and 2,742 African soldiers.
Condition: II
Auction house category: | Navy and Protection Forces |
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Auction house category: | Navy and Protection Forces |
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