WWI Era US Soldiers Pulling Cannon "Thinking of You" Pennant Postcard
$ 5.02
Description
WWI Era US Soldiers Pulling Cannon "Thinking of You" Pennant Postcard. Part of the "Series 572 Soldier pennants 24 dés.". 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 from the World War I era depicts a scene of American soldiers actively pulling a field cannon, embodying the spirit of wartime effort. The illustration features six soldiers in their distinctive brown uniforms and hats, working together to move the artillery piece, with additional military figures visible in the background, including one on horseback. A large, blank pennant banner above the soldiers carries the poignant sentiment, "We're sure thinking of you in," characteristic of the era's communication between servicemen and loved ones. Part of the "Series 572 Soldier pennants 24 dés.", this postcard showcases period-specific artwork and lithographic printing techniques. The reverse features a divided back, with sections for correspondence and address, along with a stamp box detailing one-cent postage for domestic use and two cents for foreign mail, typical of early 20th-century postcards. This piece offers a glimpse into the daily life and sentiments of soldiers during a pivotal historical conflict, making it a significant collectible for enthusiasts of military history and vintage postcards.
