Original WWI-era German religious mourning or devotional card featuring the Veil of Veronica (face of Jesus) and a printed Gothic-style prayer.

Full Translation (line-by-line):
“Jesus, drücke Deine Schmerzen”
→ “Jesus, press Your suffering”

“tief, recht tief in unsere Herzen.”
→ “deep, very deep into our hearts.”

“Herr, laß Deine Todes Pein”
→ “Lord, let Your death’s pain”

“nicht an uns verloren sein!”
→ “not be lost on us!”

Details & Historical Context:

• Typical German devotional card used during WWI period
• Likely distributed to soldiers or families as spiritual comfort material
• Features traditional blackletter (Fraktur) typography
• Religious imagery tied to suffering and sacrifice—common wartime theme

Condition:
Good original condition with light age toning and minor corner wear.

Collector Notes / Value Drivers:

• Strong WWI religious context
• Complete and readable Gothic text
• Veil of Veronica motif adds desirability

Keywords:
WWI German card, religious card, Jesus veil, devotional print, Fraktur text, mourning card, imperial Germany paper

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