Italy - Military

Splendid collection of 16 original World War I postcards, dateable precisely to the years 1915-1918. Rare homogeneous lot consisting of 16 original World War I postcards (1915-1918), published by the historic Brunner & C. company (Como). The postcards belong to Series no. 216 and are characterized by a splendid patriotic graphic: a circular photo at the top and the Italian flag in the lower half. The lot comprises 16 NEW pieces (never written, never travelled or stamped) in excellent condition for the era, intact corners, clean and bright paper, total absence of damp stains, foxing or mold. Numerical sequence on the back (Brunner Catalogue): • From 21040 to 21048 (9 postcards) • From 21050 to 21053 (4 postcards) • From 21055 to 21057 (3 postcards) List of the 16 titles/subjects included: 1. S.M. the King (Vittorio Emanuele III) 2. Cyclist volunteers 3. Heavy artillery firing 4. 140mm shell 5. Cavalry 6. Awaiting the enemy 7. Alpini marching 8. Forward the departure 9. Mountain artillery (Subject 1) 10. Young explorers 11. Alpini 12. Military oven 13. Mountain artillery (Subject 2) 14. Subsistence corps 15. Mountain artillery (Subject 3) 16. In convalescence All postcards are present in the photographs with an overall front-and-back view and a front-view version for each individual postcard.

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