Description

An original German WWII Feldpost postcard dated September 12, 1941, featuring a beautiful black-and-white photographic view of Villach, Austria, with the Mittagskogel mountain (2,144 m) in the background. The postcard was sent through the German military postal system during World War II and features original military postal markings, including a distinctive purple Wehrmacht eagle stamp with swastika.

A Personal Message from Wartime

The reverse contains a handwritten message addressed to someone named Hubert. The sender writes about a recent excursion, everyday activities and personal experiences, offering a small glimpse into daily life during the Second World War. Unlike official military documents, personal Feldpost postcards such as this one provide an interesting perspective on the ordinary moments and relationships that continued throughout the war.

Historical Significance

The German Feldpost system enabled military personnel to maintain contact with friends and family throughout World War II. This particular postcard combines a scenic photograph of the Austrian Alps with wartime correspondence and military postal markings, making it an attractive piece of original WWII postal history.

The postcard was produced by Verlag Theodor Sterin in Villach, with a printed publication date of 1941. It is marked “Echte Photographie”, indicating a real photographic postcard. An authentic piece of WWII postal history, ideal for collectors of German Feldpost, wartime correspondence and historical photographic postcards. Also suitable as a historical backdrop for displaying medals, badges, dog tags and other WWII relics.

Product Information:

Date: September 12, 1941
Period: World War II (1939–1945)
Origin: Villach, Austria (Third Reich period)
Type: Original photographic Feldpost postcard
Photograph: Villach with Mittagskogel mountain (2,144 m)
Publisher: Verlag Theodor Sterin, Villach, 1941
Postal markings: German military Feldpost cancellation and purple eagle stamp
Correspondence: Handwritten personal message addressed to Hubert
Condition: Original wartime condition with age-related wear, as shown in the photographs

Please note: This listing is for the original postcard only. Military relics and other objects shown in the display photographs are for illustration purposes and are not included.

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