76.80
Print, Photographic
1890 Approximate
Class at German Military Academy. Material: paper. Size: 10 1/2" x 15". Description: photograph; group of uniformed men in white uniforms posed in front of a brick building; identified: William Schendel, far left, seated holding a stein of beer; photo mounted on highly decorative printed mat with German inscription; reverse side notation: Schendel was born December 11, 1866, died November 2, 1927. Class at German Military Academy. William Schendel is the first person from left in front row. "Dear Brothers, touch your glasses! Praise the Reserve men! He truthfully served his time, so he is entitled to a full glass."
Appears to be a reserve unit of a German military. William Schendel came to Waseca County 5 June 1897. He came from Kreis kolmar Possin, Germany.