Ypres WWI Virgin Statue Miraculously Escaped Bombardment Postcard 1914-15
$ 5.02
Description
Ypres WWI Virgin Statue Miraculously Escaped Bombardment Postcard 1914-15. The central focus is a miraculously preserved statue of the Virgin Mary, standing defiantly amidst the devastating ruins of the city's cathedral and surrounding buildings. Edition Patriotique.". The trilingual caption in French, English, and Russian further emphasizes its international distribution and the global awareness of the events unfolding in Ypres. 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 historical postcard captures a poignant scene from Ypres, Belgium, during the early years of World War I. The central focus is a miraculously preserved statue of the Virgin Mary, standing defiantly amidst the devastating ruins of the city's cathedral and surrounding buildings. The stark contrast between the intact statue and the bombed-out landscape powerfully conveys the destruction and resilience of the era, offering a unique visual testament to the impact of the conflict on a significant European landmark. The detailed photograph, likely a real photo postcard (RPPC), vividly portrays the rubble and skeletal tree branches against the backdrop of war-torn Ypres. Published as part of the "Guerre Européenne de 1914-1915. Edition Patriotique." series by L. Lapina and printed in Paris, this postcard serves as a significant historical artifact. The trilingual caption in French, English, and Russian further emphasizes its international distribution and the global awareness of the events unfolding in Ypres. This collectible piece offers a compelling glimpse into a pivotal moment in 20th-century history, highlighting themes of faith, destruction, and survival during the Great War. It is identified with the publisher mark "I. M. I." and catalog number "2221."
