{"product_id":"wwii-german-soldier-feldpost-letter-july-22-1940-france-campaign-homecoming-content-original-envelope","title":"WWII German Soldier Feldpost Letter-July 22, 1940-France Campaign\/Homecoming Content-Original Envelope","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGerman WWII Feldpost letter with its matching field-post envelope\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, dated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e22 July 1940\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, shortly after the conclusion of the German campaign in France.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe multi-page letter is handwritten in German script and addressed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Lieber Richard” (Dear Richard)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It was written during a particularly significant period of WWII, only about a month after the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrench armistice of June 1940\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe letter contains substantial personal and military-era content. The writer discusses his current circumstances, comrades and family, and repeatedly refers to the possibility of returning home. Particularly interesting is discussion concerning \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, including references to having been there and expectations surrounding the soldiers’ return following the campaign. He also discusses news from home, relatives, acquaintances, and the uncertainty of when he will finally be able to return.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original envelope is marked \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Feldpost”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and addressed to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRichard Bräuner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (surname appears to read Bräuner). It carries a circular German Feldpost cancellation\/marking and handwritten military routing information. The reverse retains additional period writing identifying the sender.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe letter consists of multiple densely handwritten pages, providing considerably more content than the typical short Feldpost note. The correspondence would make an excellent candidate for a full German transcription and translation, which could potentially reveal additional military or campaign details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition is very good overall for an 86-year-old field letter. Original folds are present along with light toning, minor edge wear and handling. The writing remains strong and legible. Envelope shows expected postal wear. Please see photographs for exact condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43605721677901,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/820FBBD0-ED4A-4906-B9F3-944FC7EF438F.jpg?v=1787948237","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/wwii-german-soldier-feldpost-letter-july-22-1940-france-campaign-homecoming-content-original-envelope","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}