Military Headquarters
This early 20th-century photograph provides a unique glimpse into the headquarters of Finland’s military leadership during the era of the “old army,” which operated under Russian imperial oversight. The image captures three key figures: General Georg Edvard Ramsay, Colonel Gustaf Adolf Gripenberg, and Adjutant Birger Gustaf von Troil. Pictured in their respective offices, the scene offers a portrait of military organization and leadership at a pivotal time in Finnish history.
The office's carefully arranged furnishings and stacks of documents reflect the structured nature of military administration during this period. This photograph preserves a moment of history when Finland’s military operations were closely tied to its status as an autonomous Grand Duchy within the Russian Empire.
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Photo Information
Original photo courtesy of the Finnish Heritage Agency
Photographer: Frans Engström
Year: Early 1900s
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