Posted 9 years ago
scottvez
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Real Photo Postcard (RPPC) of a child wearing a miniature WW1 uniform that has the unusual addition of a 78th Division patch on the shoulder.
I was surprised when this one arrived-- it is a French postcard. I was expecting it to be a stateside view.
Additionally, the back has an ID of "Paul Berger".
Could be a case of a post war tour by a Veteran with his family or a Widow with her son (Speculation right now).
At some point, I will research 78th Division casualties and see if this can be tied to a particular soldier.
scott
That is a very interesting card!!
Thanks vetraio, racer and pc.
scott
Thanks for looking david, ted, buss, trunk, fort, and vo!
scott
Thanks much kyra!
scott
Absolutely great image!
Looks like wound and overseas stripes on his little uniform. Too bad there is a shadow over the collar or we might have seen dad's collar disks too.
Chris
Thanks chris-- I appreciate it.
I have seen many children in uniforms images, these highly detailed/ patched uniforms are few and far between.
I hope to crack the story on this one some day!
scott
Thanks for looking nobucks.
scott
Thanks sklo, kiva and ted.
scott
Thanks jscott!
scott
Thanks tom and mcheconi.
scott
Thanks much tom and anna!
scott