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The product is a rare postcard on thin stock paper from around 1915 featuring a German strongman, Otto Schwartz, who was a multiple-time world champion in Greco Roman wrestling. The postcard showcases Schwartz wearing Greco-Roman sandals in a studio pose, capturing his staggering physique and muscular strength. This original printed lithograph from Germany captures a piece of history from the era of divided back postcards, making it a unique and collectible item for enthusiasts of vintage strongman postcards and wrestling memorabilia.
Schwartz was wounded multiple times during the “ Great War “ ( World War 1 ) ,released from service , and yet returned to winning tournaments the same year ( 1917 ) .
