An interesting image of what appears to be a German colonial soldier. His uniform (and mustache) appear to be of military issue but it lack any insignia with even the customary roundel on his tropical helmet is missing. He is armed with either a large caliber double rifle or a double barreled shotgun. The palm as well as the river, boats and riverside structures in the background would tend to make me believe that this photograph was taken in East Africa of possibly South China as opposed to German West Africa. On the reverse is the partially legible (to my eyes and even worse German) inscription which reads "Ich in ??? aus ??????" Unmounted Photograph 4 5/8 inches by 6 5/8 inches (12cm x 17cm) Unknown Photographer German East Africa? China? c. 1900