Hitler with very big Iron Cross

[Tony T-S]

I actually think this was the 1941 celebration, but I’m guessing. I am away from the computer this week so can’t post the more standard shot. Hitler had the leather coat on for this one. There is also a shot of an earlier celebration before the Ek “insert” filled the area under the stairs.

[Harry047]

Can't find a modern photo, but here is one from 1908 showing the doorway under the stairs.

[Douglas 5]

Intersting :
Looks like the angle of the stairs has been changed over the years ?

Douglas

[DonC]

Pic from Die Welt with Hitler in the same coat. 1941 Heldengedenktag.


Don





One in color:

[Douglas 5]

Actually a quick search brings up a lot .

I see now that the staircase is curved where the soldiers are standing ... just minor changes over the years .
A 1943 short movie exist also . This ceremony was held every year 1940 for sure maybe earlier .
Both crosses were used : Imperial and 1939 style .
Bottom picture shows date 1940 ... pic in the center probably 1941 as some one mentioned ??

Douglas

[peter3181]

Neue Wache? Unter den Linden?

[DonC]

Not sure about the center pic, but the ones with the staircase are the Zeughaus (Royal Armory) on Unter den Linden - now the German Historical Museum.


Don