Hartmannswillerkopf WWI Monument Postcard 152nd R.I. Vosges France 1920s
$ 5.28
Description
Hartmannswillerkopf WWI Monument Postcard 152nd R.I. Vosges France 1920s. The sepia-toned image beautifully renders the dramatic sculpture by V. Antoine, depicting soldiers in action amidst the rugged, rocky landscape, a poignant tribute to the courage and resilience displayed during the conflict. 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 powerful vintage postcard captures the somber grandeur of the Hartmannswillerkopf Monument, dedicated to the 152nd Infantry Regiment in the Vosges Mountains of France. Known as the "Vieil Armand" or "Man-eating Mountain," Hartmannswillerkopf was a strategic and fiercely contested site during World War I, witnessing brutal trench warfare and immense sacrifices. The sepia-toned image beautifully renders the dramatic sculpture by V. Antoine, depicting soldiers in action amidst the rugged, rocky landscape, a poignant tribute to the courage and resilience displayed during the conflict. Printed as a "Carte Postale," this historical artifact offers a tangible connection to a pivotal period. The reverse features period French postage stamps and a clear "MULHOUSE HAUT RHIN" postmark from the 1920s, indicating its journey from Alsace, France, to Phillipsburg, New Jersey, USA. This postcard is a significant collectible for enthusiasts of WWI history, French military heritage, and early 20th-century European landmarks.
