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German WWI Memorial - Mourning Card - KIA Stormtrooper - Iron Cross Recipient
German WWI Memorial - Mourning Card - KIA Stormtrooper - Iron Cross Recipient
German WWI Memorial - Mourning Card - KIA Stormtrooper - Iron Cross Recipient

German WWI Memorial - Mourning Card - KIA Stormtrooper - Iron Cross Recipient

$ 7.89

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Theme: Militaria
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Condition: Used
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Conflict: WW I (1914-18)
  • Region of Origin: Germany

    Description

    Offered here is a small memorial-mourning card (a small pamphlet actually) for a German soldier, Ludwig Maidl who was killed in action on June 24, 1916.  It's possible that he was killed at the Battle of the Somme as the Allies began a week-long artillery bombardment of German defensive positions along the Somme River on that day.  Over 1.5 million shells were fired along a 15 mile front in an effort to destroy the German trenches. Using Google Translate I was able to decipher a good many of the words and he is identified as a "Sturmangriff" or stormtrooper and as an Iron Cross recipient.  The card measures approximately 4 1/4" x 2 1/2" and is in very good condition.  It's obvious that it has been pretty well cared for.