Main Entrance Camp Edwards Mass. WWII Military Postcard 1940s
$ 5.28
Description
Main Entrance Camp Edwards Mass. WWII Military Postcard 1940s. 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 real photo postcard (RPPC) showcases the main entrance of Camp Edwards, Massachusetts, offering a rare glimpse into a significant military installation. The black and white image beautifully captures the sturdy stone gates, a sentinel guard shack, and the surrounding natural landscape, with a uniformed individual standing near the entrance. The detailing on the stone work and the signage, though partially obscured, clearly marks it as a United States Military Reservation, emphasizing its historical importance. Further enhancing its collectible appeal, the reverse of the postcard reveals a handwritten message from "PVT Ralph R. Emmon" stationed at Camp Edwards, addressed to "Mr Henry Howell" in "Bunlop, New Hampshire." The presence of "free" marked in the postmark area is a strong indicator of wartime military mail, likely dating this piece to the World War II era. This postcard serves as a poignant historical artifact, connecting collectors to the daily lives and communications of service members during a pivotal period in American history, making it a valuable addition for enthusiasts of military history, Massachusetts memorabilia, or real photo postcards.
