BACKGROUND: Basic human instinct dictates that soldiers in the field, regardless of nationality, long for their loved ones at home. As a result it was very common for these soldiers to purchase, or appropriate, "sweetheart" items and send them home. Although there was almost an unlimited selection of "sweetheart" items one of the most popular items were the photograph postcards which were relatively inexpensive, easily mailed and distinctly personal. As today, there were also numerous other reasons to pose for a photograph, new appointments, promotions, weddings anniversaries etc., etc.

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Photo depicts an NCO with the 22^nd Saxon Reserve Pioneer Battalion. Nice shot of an NCO visor cap, M1915 Feldbluse and bayonet with portepee. Clearly visible on his shoulder straps are crossed spade & axe with the numbers "22".

GRADE ****                             PRICE $29.00