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Mensur (fencing bout) - Heidelberg, Germany
A brief interuption during a Mensur (Academic fencing bout) - the duellist hopes he will be scarred for life - Heidelberg, Germany. Date: circa 1910s
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Bout Bouts Corporation Fencer Fencers Fencing Fight Georg Guard Heidelberg Honour Injuries Macho Manhood Protection Sabre Sabres Scarred Scars Strictly Student Students Swords Machismo Masculinity Muhlberg Regulated
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "A Moment of Honor and Masculinity: A Pause in a Mensur Fencing Bout, Heidelberg, Germany, Circa 1910s" 2. Description: This photograph captures a brief interruption during a Mensur fencing bout in Heidelberg, Germany, circa 1910s. The duellists, both clad in formal attire, represent the traditional student culture of the time, with their stern expressions and focused determination. The scene takes place in the historic city of Heidelberg, a place steeped in academic and fencing traditions. 3. Context: Mensur is an academic fencing duel, a rite of passage and a symbol of honor and manhood within the student corporations, or Studentenverbindungen, of Germany. The bouts were strictly regulated and closely adhered to, with fencers wearing minimal protective gear, such as a leather apron and a thin eye-guard. The swords used were sabres, which could inflict deep cuts and leave lasting scars. 4. Scene: In this photograph, one fencer takes a moment to assess his opponent, his eyes locked onto his adversary's. The other fencer, with a determined look on his face, waits patiently, his sabre poised and ready. Both men are acutely aware of the potential consequences of their actions – the possibility of injury and the acquisition of scars that would serve as a reminder of their encounter. 5. Significance: This photograph offers a glimpse into the rich history of academic fencing and the deeply ingrained traditions of masculinity and honor that were once an integral part of student life in Germany. The image conveys a sense of intensity and courage, as well as the importance of these duels in shaping the identity of young men during this era.
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