1918 WWI Era Trenton NJ Dix Branch Army Range Pits Military Postcard
$ 5.28
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1918 WWI Era Trenton NJ Dix Branch Army Range Pits Military Postcard. Thank you for visiting! This item is in stock and usually ships within 1 business day of your purchase. It will be shipped via ebay Standard Envelope which provides tracking information when it passes through the sorting machines for First Class mail. USPS workers have no way of scanning the barcode on the label. When it marks it as "out for delivery or delivered" it means it has arrived at your local sorting center, not your home address. Depending on your local postal route, it may take several days yet to arrive at your home. Also, consider possible weather delays in the actual time the service takes. Feel free to write if you have any questions. This captivating vintage postcard, postmarked March 31, 1918, transports you to the "Range Pits" of the Trenton, New Jersey, Dix Branch. The meticulously colorized print depicts soldiers in uniform, likely during the World War I era, engaged in target practice at a military rifle range. The scene showcases the organized layout of the range, with soldiers positioned in the pits and targets visible in the distance, offering a unique glimpse into military training and life during this significant historical period. The postcard, published by the Illustrated Postal Card Co. & Nov. Co. N.Y., is a testament to early 20th-century postcard production. It features a period-appropriate 2-cent U.S. postage stamp and handwritten correspondence, addressed to Miss Victoria Borkoski in Bound Brook, N.J., discussing plans for sending pictures and an Easter Bonnet. This piece is a valuable collectible for enthusiasts of military history, World War I memorabilia, New Jersey history, and vintage postcards, capturing a specific moment in time with rich detail and historical context.
