#army uniform

One of the most elegant, captivating war portraits I’ve ever seen, such a graceful but intimate pose - whether they were a couple or just affectionate brothers, cousins or close friends, there’s a lot of protective, loving posessiveness in the way they’re holding eachother, and you can’t help but hope they both survived the troubled times to come.

Grateful thanks to reader Ollie for his kind words of appreciation, and donation of vintage photographs to add to the collection here, the first being this lovely shot of soldiers expressing their affection on camera.

“Hello, I a great admirer of your blog. Definitely one of the most fascinating and comprehensive collection of homoerotica and vintage gay lives captured in the late 1800s and early 20th century.
I’m not sure if you have already posted this image, so I apologize if you have. The image is a sweet WWI era photo of two amorous soldiers (of which nationality I am not sure) sharing a well-hidden kiss, while a third friend seeming watches in awe and feigned disgust (but, is obviously already aware of the romance).”