One Man's Postcards...

[BrodieBartfast]

Hello folks.

A few cheap purchases I made recently, but no less interesting than something more expensive or exotic. In the past, I have shared numerous feldpost letters on this forum, and with the diligent help of others here, have uncovered a small snapshot of one man's story. With these items, I'm hoping to be able to do that again.

I have here a collection of postcards, all from the same man, dated from 9th April to 1st October 1940. I believe this man was involved in both the Luftwaffe and RLB, judging from the ink stamps used, and from the general theme of the cards themselves. Even without the handwriting on the back, they make nice little display pieces.

I'll start with the first, dated 9th April 1940. I've been experimenting with new methods of photographing small paper items, which should improve the overall quality of the images I upload...




Regards, B.B.

[BrodieBartfast]

Postcard number two. A soldat in the field dreams of better things...



Regards, B.B.

[BrodieBartfast]

Number three: 28th July 1940



B.B.

[BrodieBartfast]

8th August, 1940.



B.B.

[BlackCat1982]

Interesting use of either photomontage or multiple images in the first card. Clearly the bombers have been added to the original seascape. Postcards are a cheap way of acquiring original items and the unit stamps can be investing too. Well bought BB.

[BrodieBartfast]

9th October, 1940.

Interesting use of either photomontage or multiple images in the first card. Clearly the bombers have been added to the original seascape. Postcards are a cheap way of acquiring original items and the unit stamps can be investing too. Well bought BB.

They are indeed. Only a few quid a piece. When I see multiple cards addressed to/from the same man, I try to pick them all up at once. Better that than let the history get split up forever.

B.B.