Original WWII photograph showing King Christian X of Denmark riding on horseback in Copenhagen on the occasion of his 71st birthday, 26 September 1941. Civilians and bicycles can be seen along the street, watching the king pass.
Clear, candid street scene with the king in uniform on horseback.
Reverse side inscribed in German: “Der Dänske Konge i Kjöbenhavn kurz vor seinem 71. Geburtstag am Freitag, d. 26.9.41” (The Danish King in Copenhagen shortly before his 71st birthday, Friday 26 Sept. 1941).
Size: approx. 9cm x 6cm.
Condition: very good with sharp detail.
⚡ Historically significant image: Christian X became a symbol of Danish national pride during the German occupation, famously riding his horse daily through Copenhagen as an act of silent defiance.
Authentic and rare WWII-era photograph, highly collectible for those interested in WWII, Danish resistance, monarchy, and occupation history.
WWII & Occupied Denmark history – taken in 1941 under German occupation.
Monarchy interest – King Christian X, who became a legendary figure of Danish resistance.
Royal birthday event – specifically dated and identified (his 71st birthday, Sept 26, 1941).
Provenance – reverse side inscription confirms the subject, event, and date, making it 100% verifiable.
WWII Denmark photo
King Christian X 1941
German Occupation Copenhagen
Danish resistance WWII
Wehrmacht occupied Denmark
Royal family memorabilia photo
Monarch on horseback WWII
71st birthday King Christian X
Rare WWII candid street photo
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Danish royal history collectible
Europe occupation photo 1941
Copenhagen wartime street scene
WWII political royal figure Denmark
Christian X resistance symbolism