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: Roughly, 5 1/4" x 3 3/8" mid-weight, card stock, postcard features a formal style, full length, black and white photograph of a young Mountain trooper in uniform and mountain cap. The visible uniform details include, the cap insignia, shoulder straps and collar tabs, a breast eagle, an Iron Cross 2^ND class ribbon, a Gefreiter’s sleeve rank chevron, a EM/NCO’s belt and belt buckle and the distinctive mountain boots. The unused postcard is in overall good condition with light age yellowing.

GRADE ****                             PRICE $39.00