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A Blind Hero
(2012-03-05)
(Color) This postcard is a poem reprinted from the "Daily Express" and is written "on behalf of the Blinded Soldiers' and Sailors' Care Committee." In the top left-hand corner is a picture of the Union Flag.
Windmill Hill
(2012-03-05)
(Black and White) A poem text with a few decorative graphics, this postcard's verses tell of Windmill Hill in Salisbury Plain (now a deserted settlement). This postcard is uninscribed and unposted.
Fall In! (2)
(Boots Pure Drug Co., Ltd. [?], 2012-03-05)
(Black and White) This is a reprinting of Begbie's poem, "Fall In," urging men to join the military. At the time of the postcard printing, it appears that Begbie's words had been set to music by Sir Frederic Cowen, and ...
Tip-Top Tipperary Mary (1)
(Bamforth & Co., Ltd. (England (Europe, United Kingdom) and New York (North and Central America, United States, New York)), 2012-03-05)
(Color) This postcard depicts a soldier (Tipperary Tommy) laying in a field imagining a young woman (Tipperary Mary). Since the number (1) is included in the title on the card, it is probably the first in a series of ...
Fight the Good Fight (4)
(Bamforth & Co., Ltd. (England (Europe, United Kingdom) and New York (North and Central America, United States, New York)), 2012-03-05)
(Color) In the same "Hymn" series as "Fight the Good Fight (3)," this postcard shows a picture of a soldier and Christ, photographic in nature against a painted background. This card is uninscribed and unposted.
My Old Comrade
(2012-03-05)
(Black and White) This is a simple text with a printed song called "My Old Comrade," written by a soldier, Pte. G. Taylor with the 4th Royal Fusiliers. The top of the card reads "Can you give this Ex-service Man a job, ...
In Friendship's Name
(2012-03-05)
(Color) This card probably accompanies "For Old Times Sake", also found in this collection. This is the reverse scenario where the young woman is sitting at a writing table thinking of the soldier; The card is uninscribed ...
Remembrance to Mother
(City Postcard Co. (London (Europe, United Kingdom, England, Greater London)), 2012-03-05)
(Color) The image is mainly poetry text underneath a crest with a Latin motto, a crown, and a cannon. (The English translation reads "in all places in which right and glory lead.") This card is uninscribed and unposted.
The Soldier's Farewell
(E. Mack (London (Europe, United Kingdom, England, Greater London)), 2012-03-05)
(Color) This postcard is a poem that appears as if written on a scroll under six allied flags on both sides of the Union Flag and Royal Standard. This card is uninscribed and unposted.
For the Old Flag
(J. Salmon (Sevenoaks (Europe, United Kingdom, England, Kent)), 2012-03-05)
(Color) This postcard depicts a soldier against the backdrop of a Union Flag. This postcard is uninscribed and unposted.