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. There were also numerous other reasons to pose for a photograph, including new appointments, promotions, weddings anniversaries etc., etc..

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Roughly, 5 1/2" x 3 3/8", light weight cardstock postcard with a full length, black and white photograph of a SS-Mann wearing a field-grey overseas cap and uniform. The visible uniform details include cap insignia, shoulder boards and collar tabs, a sleeve eagle and a EM/NCO’s belt buckle. The reverse of the postcard has type and handwritten script. The postcard is in overall very good condition with minimal age yellowing. Nice image.

GRADE ****                             PRICE $82.00