BACKGROUND: Basic human instinct dictates that soldiers in the field, regardless of nationality, long for their loved ones at home. As a result it was very common for these soldiers to purchase, or appropriate, "sweetheart" items and send them home. Although there was almost an unlimited selection of "sweetheart" items one of the most popular items were the photograph postcards which were relatively inexpensive, easily mailed and distinctly personal. As today, there were also numerous other reasons to pose for a photograph, new appointments, promotions, weddings anniversaries etc., etc.

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Nice photo of an unknown NCO taken with family members. Soldier is wearing a M36 field blouse and overseas cap. Awards included Iron Knight’s Cross 1^st Class, Iron Cross 2^nd Class and an Infantry Assault badge. Roughly, 9cm x 14cm mid-weight cardstock. Reverse is not filled in. Unmailed. The unused photo postcard is in overall good condition with light age yellowing. Nice example.