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1940 France during the German occupation, dated 6 November 1940, addressed to the NSDAP Ortsgruppe in Neckarsulm ... but never mailed.

Germany / Third Reich (1933-1945)
“. . . because we are travelling towards England!” We will sing songs today, we will have a cool, refreshing drink, And be obliged to clink the drinking glass, for she must, she must be separated. . . One of a series of 12 cards published by Hom’s Kunstpostkarte (Art Post Cards) A remembrance for living and historical documents for future generations. The card was written in France during the German occupation, dated 6 November 1940, addressed to the NSDAP Ortsgruppe in Neckarsulm ... but never mailed. Depicted is the Ils 123, a single-seater first produced in 1935 by Henschel Flugzeugwerke A.G. as a bomber and ground support aircraft. It was outdated by 1940, but continued in service until late 1944 on the Eastern Front, and as a trainer. It had a maximum speed of 200 mph and a ceiling of 29,500 feet. Armament consisted of two machine guns or two 20 mm cannon, plus a 1,000 lb. bomb load.
Condition: Used.
Type: Postcard, Postal History
Lot sold:
$30
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Rare Stamps and Postal History Auction #17
Auction 17
August 17 - 27, 2021
United States United States , Huntersville , NC

Specialized auction of China rare stamps and postal history, including local issues.

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