16 German Trade Cards (2 Complete Series) Of World War I Action, Issued In 1933
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| Reference Number: Avaluer:27537743 | Modified Item: No |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany |
Offered hereare 16 original German cigarette cards with photos of World War I from theReichsarchiv Potsdam, issued by the Immalin Werke (Shoe Polish, Waxes, CleaningProducts) in 1933 for the album DerWeltkrieg 1914-1918 (The World War 1914-1918). Pictured here are: Series 4: The Battle of the Masurian Lakes(Eastern Front, September 5th to 15th, 1914).Picture 1:Fresh troops are transported to the Eastern Front.Picture 2:The central marketplace of Lyck after the retreat of the Russians. ...Picture 3:Dismounted dragoons engaged in a firefight. Picture 4:Artillery Column taking a break.Picture 5:A Russian shell lands in a German position in the forest.Picture 6:German cavalry pursuing fleeing Russians after the battle.Picture 7:Even the German infantry took part in the pursuit of the fleeing Russians.Picture 8:Dead Russian soldiers from the Battle of the Masurian Lakes. Series 22: The “Great Battle” in France (March21 – April 6, 1918).Picture 1: Stormtroops in gas masks break through a cloud of gas to attack enemy positions.Picture 2: German Artillery Moves Past CapturedEnemy Positions.Picture 3: German reserves cross the CrozartCanal on an improvised “bridge”.Picture 4: Storm Troopers attack under the coverof flame throwers.Picture 5: A photofrom the air of Mount Kemmel that was put under constant bombardment withartillery and gas. In this picture only the summit is visible through the gasclouds.Picture 6: Englishmachine gun troops who were overrun and killed.Picture 7: Adestoyed English artillery battery near Clery.Picture 8: CapturedEnglish soldiers are taken to the rear. Each card measures 3 and ½ inches by 2 and 3/8inches.Withmultiple purchases, please wait for the invoice for reduced shipping.
