The Stone Hindenburg Kyffhäuser postcard features a monumental statue of Paul von Hindenburg, a significant figure in Europe\'s Inter-War era. This original printed lithograph postcard, measuring 6 x 4 inches, captures the theme of Militaria with a stamp from the time period of 1935-1945. A unique piece of collectible history, this postcard offers a glimpse into a bygone era and serves as a reminder of the historical significance of the featured subject.This vintage German postcard depicts \"Der steinerne Hindenburg auf dem Kyffhäuser\" (The Stone Hindenburg on the Kyffhäuser), a monumental statue dedicated to Field Marshal and Reich President Paul von Hindenburg.Key Historical Details
- The Monument: Designed by sculptor Hermann Hosaeus, the five-meter-tall statue was carved from Bavarian porphyry stone and erected at the foot of the historic Kyffhäuser Monument.
- The Postmark: The special cancellation mark commemorates the official inauguration (Einweihung Hindenburgdenkmal) on May 6, 1939.
- The Postage Stamp: The postcard features a 6-pfennig Deutsches Reich definitive stamp showcasing Hindenburg\'s profile.
- Post-War Fate: In 1947, Soviet military administration forces toppled and buried the statue. A local landowner excavated it in 2004. It still rests horizontally in its pit today, partially stuck under the foundation of a former East German bungalow.
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