Belgian Congo: Force Publique Military Parade Troops Inspection (Vintage RPPC ~1920s/1930s)

vintage belgian congo real photo postcard rppc showing an official military troop inspection or parade featuring the force publique colonial army

the photograph depicts european colonial officers and officials in white suits and pith helmets walking past a lineup of african colonial soldiers standing at attention with rifles an exceptional and rare historical document of colonial military presence and defense administration in central africa during the 1920s to 1930s

gelatin silver print

belgian congo ~ 1920s/1930s