Otto Kumm photo

[norwest]

I love this photo of Otto Kumm awarding EK's in the field. However, I don't know if it is period produced and marked. Any ideas? It's a nice size, just short of 8x10 inches.

Regards,
Kevin

[norwest]

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[Al P]

I would say this is not a period produced picture.

Al

[frankandfrank]

This photo is not a wartime photo! Only postwar! regards ralf

[David B.]

Photo

Hello,
Just was wondering why a couple members say that the photo posted is post-war? What is it about the photo that makes it post-war? Thanks, DJB

[norwest]

Hello,
Just was wondering why a couple members say that the photo posted is post-war? What is it about the photo that makes it post-war? Thanks, DJB

What he said. Can one of you fellows elaborate? I'd like to know how to tell period from post-war.

Regards,
Kevin

[Al P]

While a shot of the entire back of the photo would be helpful; from what I can see, my opinion is that this is not a period produced press photo. I do not like the stamping or the writing on the back as they are not what I am used to seeing on known period pictures.

Al

[Ludwig]

VERY nice, but postwar copy.

[norwest]

Thanks for the replies, folks. Another question that could help clear things up: Were any WWII-period photographs produced with a matte finish?

[Ludwig]

Thanks for the replies, folks. Another question that could help clear things up: Were any WWII-period photographs produced with a matte finish?

Oh yes! Quite common, at least when it comes to portraits.

[Al P]

I am posting these pictures for a fellow forum member. I will just post the reverse side with a close up on the stamps right now as that stays on topic.
I will leave the rest up to him.

[Al P]

pic 2

[David B.]

Pictures

Hello,
Thank You Al for posting the reverse scans of the photos I sent. I spoke to another collector tonight and He agrees these photos are post war and in the case of one of mine, an outright fake or colorized copy. The actual stamp may be correct and possibly used during the war but it was added to these pictures postwar, as was the writing on the stamp. I hope this helps clear up any questions. Sincerely, DJB

[Al P]

I wouldn't get too worried about any 'press' photo being postwar; by their very nature they were meant reprinted and copied for various uses/reasons so exclusivity should not be expected.

Generally they exceed personal photos in both subject matter and quality, and if it is the image you are after, these fit the bill.

Al