Approximate size :  14 X 9 CM

Rare WWI 1917 Portrait of Jewish Soldiers – Handwritten Yiddish & German – Biala

Historical Context: This is an exceptional and rare piece of Jewish military history from World War I. The photograph, dated December 15, 1917, depicts two Jewish soldiers in traditional winter military attire (high fur hats and heavy overcoats). The presence of both German and Yiddish inscriptions on the reverse makes this a significant artifact of the "Great War" as experienced by Jewish families in Eastern Europe.

Item Details:

• Date: December 15, 1917.

• Subjects: Two Jewish soldiers in formal winter military dress.

• Reverse Inscriptions: * German: Features a dedication: "Zum......."

  • Yiddish: The back also contains handwritten lines in Yiddish script, identifying the subjects and adding a personal, cultural layer to the correspondence.

• Format: Original vintage black and white postcard-photo.

Condition:

• Authentic WWI Era: The photo shows natural aging, light surface wear, and "silvering" typical of 100-year-old silver gelatin prints.

• Preservation: The handwritten Yiddish and German text remains clear and legible.

• Display: Includes two small original pinholes at the top, used by the family to display or pin the photo in an album/memorial.

Collector's Value:

• Judaica & Jewish Military History: A rare primary source documenting Jewish participation in WWI.

• Yiddish Ephemera: Valuable for linguists and collectors of Yiddish-language documents and social history.

• Postal History: An excellent example of field-mail style photography from 1917.