METZ France 1918 Marshal Pétain Triumphal Entry 20th Corps WWI Postcard
$ 5.28
Description
METZ France 1918 Marshal Pétain Triumphal Entry 20th Corps WWI Postcard. The detailed photographic print, credited to Ch. The architecture of the grand building in the background provides a sense of place, while the sheer number of participants underscores the importance of the event. 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 compelling vintage postcard captures a significant historical moment: Marshal Pétain's triumphal entry into Metz, France, following the end of World War I. The scene depicts a vast gathering in a public square, with a large crowd of soldiers from the 20th Corps, identifiable by the distinctive cross symbol on their headwear, facing an equestrian statue. The tricolor French flag proudly waves, symbolizing the city's return to France and the post-war celebrations. The detailed photographic print, credited to Ch. Bergeret, offers a vivid glimpse into the early 20th-century military and public life. The architecture of the grand building in the background provides a sense of place, while the sheer number of participants underscores the importance of the event. This postcard serves as a valuable historical artifact, documenting a pivotal moment in French history and the legacy of Marshal Pétain's role in the Great War.
