Lot of 4x
WW1 photo postcards German soldier Iron Cross 1914 2nd Class recipients (EK2).
One studio setting
portrait has standing soldier wearing peaked cap and belt and buckle, wearing
his EK2 Medal and ribbon in an unusual buttonhole position to suit the style of
tunic being worn.
One photo is
of a standing soldier wearing ‘pork pie’ field cap and Guards litzen on collar
of tunic, holding a cigarette, and wearing a EK2 ribbon bar. This photo
postcard has a reverse letter inscribed, over which has been placed a label
with what appears to be the soldier’s name and possibly a date for 1918.
Another waist
up portrait photo of soldier wearing spectacles and peaked cap, with what is
possibly regimental number ‘8’ on shoulder boards, has a EK2 ribbon bar on his
tunic. This photo postcard has ben removed from an album, and on the reverse
there is a 1918 date visible.
Also
includes a propaganda postcard Deutscher Frűhling (German Spring), depicting wounded NCO with EK2 Medal and ribbon in
buttonhole position, sitting in chair with arm in sling, with attentive standing
wife/girlfriend.
These 4x
photo postcards range from good to very good condition overall.
NOTE: postage charge also includes handling fee to cover costs for packing/wrapping materials.