Occupation of the Rhineland

The Occupation of the Rhineland from December 1, 1918 until June 30, 1930 was a consequence of the collapse of the Imperial German Army in 1918. Despite Germany's proving victorious on the eastern front following the Russian Revolution, the military high command had failed to prevent the continuing erosion of morale, both domestically and in the army. The occupation was prematurely ended on June 30, 1930. The administration of occupied Rhineland was under the jurisdiction of the Inter-Allied Rhineland High Commission with its seat at the Upper Presidium of the Rhine Province in Koblenz.

Vintage silver gelatin glossy fiber photograph, approximately 8 x 10 inches; circa 1930.

Verso bears original hand-written ID notations and credit stampings/press snipe.

Shows light signs of age and wear.