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From One of the R. E.
(B. B. (London (Europe, United Kingdom, England, Greater London)), 2012-03-05)
(Black and White) This postcard contains a poem about and picture of some Royal Engineers of the British Armed Forces, in a few boats near a small dock. The Royal Enginners' seal is located in the top left and is embossed ...
The Soldier's Letter
(2012-03-05)
(Black and White) This postcard is a poem text printed on blue card with a rough image of a military camp at the top. The card provides a preprinted line for the sender to write who the card is "from." The stamp is British, ...
The Slayers
(E. T. W. Dennis & Sons (London (Europe, United Kingdom, England, Greater London) and Scarborough (Europe, United Kingdom, England, North Yorkshire)), 2012-03-05)
(Color) This poem, "The Slayers" is bordered in a gold frame with dots, surrounded by naval images. The card is a souvenir of the U-Boat's Attack on Scarborough, which occured on September 4, 1917. This card is uninscribed ...
The First Zeppelin to be Brought Down in England (1)
(Photocrom Co., Ltd. (England (Europe, United Kingdom)), 2012-03-05)
(Color) This postcard depicts the explosion of the first zepellin to be brought down in England, in the night above houses. The artist, probably H. Perrett, calls this "Driven Off." The time and date of the zepellin ...
Souvenir of the Death of Nurse Cavell: Vengeance is Mine
(2012-03-05)
(Black and White) This card is a poem with the image of clasped hands. The card was produced as a souvenir of the death of nurse Edith Cavell, which occured on October 12, 1915. This card is uninscribed and unposted.
Miss Edith Cavell, Cowardly Murdered
(Laureys (Paris (Europe, France, Île-de-France, Ville de Paris department)), 2012-03-05)
(Black and White) This propaganda postcard depicts the death of Miss Edith Cavell, a nurse, by a German firing squad, on October 12, 1915, after being found guilty of war crimes. This card is uninscribed and unposted.
Our Wounded Braves
(2012-03-05)
(Color) This postcard displays a poem by E. Mitchell, written in Eastbourne in December 1915. In the top left corner is a picture of the Union Flag. All proceeds from the sale of this postcard "will be devoted to the ...
British Tank in Action: Smashing German Defences
(British Manufacture ((probably) England (Europe, United Kingdom)), 2012-03-05)
(Black and White) This postcard depicts a British tank driving away from soldiers "smashing German defences." This card was "passed by Press Bureau for publication 24th Nov. 1916." The card is uninscribed and unposted.
Britannia's Realm
(2012-03-05)
(Color) This card is unusual because although it measures and reads like a postcard, it has images on both sides. The "front" is printed in blue ink and underneath the title shows ships at sea and the phrase "Let us Be ...
Wake Up!: A Dream of Tomorrow
(British Manufacture ((probably) England (Europe, United Kingdom)), 2012-03-05)
(Black and White) This card is a scene reprinted from the "Daily Express" film called "Wake Up!" by Laurence Cowen. The card depicts troops coming in to shore by boat and setting up cannons. This card is uninscribed and unposted.