1915 postcard Paris to Glion child soldier photo wartime message emotional Op...

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Country

United States

Condition

Cover (Postal History)

Stamp Format

Single

Item Description

 carefully selected from a vast collection this original wwi-era postcard is an exceptional piece for collectors historians and philatelists. Each postcard uniquely combines three key aspects that make it highly attractive

1️ philatelic
Posted from PARIS ON JULY 22 1915 with a clean strike of the “PARIS PL CLICHY” postmark and a 10c red “Sower” stamp. Addressed to GLION SWITZERLAND and sent to the same family as previous military mail items this piece forms part of a larger personal correspondence series during the First World War.

2️ Aesthetic
The front features a HAND-COLORED PHOTO POSTCARD of a child dressed as a soldier with a sword striking a martial pose. The printed French caption reads:
_“Je suis là vous le savez bien Pour vous défendre du Prussien”_
(“I’m here you know it well To defend you from the Prussian”)
This visual embodies the patriotic imagery and emotional propaganda of wartime France.

3️ Social
The message—written in Spanish—thanks the addressee for their letter and fondly refers to a “QUERIDO SOLDADITO” (BELOVED LITTLE SOLDIER)”, likely a fiancé or close relative. The text also refers to Montmorail suggesting the sender's proximity to military activity. This card is part of an ongoing epistolary bond amid wartime separation.

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