{"product_id":"untitled-aug8_10-36-50","title":"WWII German Feldpost Letter\u0026 Envelope-Artillery Replacement Battalion 13-April 1942","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal WWII German military Feldpost correspondence consisting of a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwo-page handwritten letter and its matching envelope\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, dated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApril 20–21, 1942\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe envelope is particularly desirable because it retains a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003estrong blue military unit stamp featuring the German national eagle and swastika\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The stamp appears to read \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Art. Ers. Abt. 13”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, identifying the sender with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtillerie-Ersatz-Abteilung 13 (Artillery Replacement Battalion 13)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This provides a much stronger military attribution than an ordinary unidentified Feldpost letter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe envelope is prominently marked \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Feldpost”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and bears a clear \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeutsche Dienstpost Böhmen-Mähren\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e postal cancellation dated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e21.4.42\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This is significant postal-history material from the German occupation of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBohemia and Moravia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, today part of the Czech Republic. The handwritten address appears to be to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMünchberg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Germany.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe accompanying letter is dated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20 April 1942\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one day before the postal cancellation, confirming that the letter and envelope belong together. It consists of two large, densely handwritten pages in period German cursive and is a personal letter home. The writer discusses his current circumstances, family and acquaintances, correspondence and everyday military life. The letter closes affectionately with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Es grüßt u. küßt dich herzlich, dein Richard!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — approximately, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Heartfelt greetings and kisses, your Richard!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOf particular collector interest is the combination of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecomplete original letter, matching Feldpost envelope, identifiable artillery unit stamp, occupation-era Bohemia-Moravia postal cancellation, and precise April 1942 dating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Together they provide a well-documented piece of personal German military and postal history from the middle of WWII.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition is good for its age. The letter retains strong, legible handwriting with its original mailing folds. The envelope shows expected age toning, foxing\/staining, edge and handling wear, but the important unit and postal markings remain remarkably strong and attractive. Please refer to photographs for exact condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43393209860173,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/A2D5EDB1-848D-48E5-915D-0388FC0DF549.jpg?v=1786200270","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/untitled-aug8_10-36-50","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}