Original WWII German Feldpost postcard, dated 23 September 1942, featuring a humorous military soccer illustration titled:
“Der ‘Bomben-Schuss!’”
Translation: “The ‘Bomb Shot!’” or “The Bombshell Shot!”
The front shows a German soldier taking an enormous soccer kick while his fellow soldiers cheer from the sidelines. The goalkeeper is humorously blasted backward into the net. The illustration is signed A. Werner, whose name is also printed on the reverse as the artist (Zeichner: A. Werner).
A particularly nice example of wartime German soldier humor and recreational life—soccer was enormously popular among German servicemen and was frequently played during periods away from the front.
The reverse is especially collectible, retaining extensive original postal history:
The handwriting is somewhat difficult in places, but the main message reads approximately:
“23 September 1942. Dear Mother and Hubert! Thank you very much for your dear letter of the 7th, which I received on the 20th. We are back at [our location/quarters] and also have very nice weather. I am otherwise always healthy, which I hope is also the case with all of you at home. Greetings to you all most warmly, Hermann.”
This is essentially a reassuring wartime note home reporting that he received their letter, mentioning the weather and telling his family that he remains in good health.
Original wartime-used condition with age toning, staining, edge and corner wear, small surface marks and general handling consistent with an approximately 84-year-old mailed postcard. The illustration remains strong and the reverse retains excellent Feldpost markings and handwriting.
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