Portret van een militair in uniform 1941 - 1945

This anonymous photograph from the Rijksmuseum, created between 1941 and 1945, is a portrait of a German naval officer. The photograph is taken from the chest up, capturing the soldier's face and uniform. The sailor is wearing a Kriegsmarine (German Navy) cap, a black uniform, and a white scarf. The uniform is decorated with a star, an eagle symbol, and a white ribbon, identifying the soldier as a member of the German Navy during the Second World War. The black and white photograph captures the solemn and serious expression of the military figure, reflecting the gravity of the historical period.