WWI American Red Cross Soldiers Mail Postcard - AEF Safe Arrival Msg
$ 5.28
Description
WWI American Red Cross Soldiers Mail Postcard - AEF Safe Arrival Msg. Thank you for visiting! This item is in stock and usually ships within 1 business day of your purchase. It will be shipped via ebay Standard Envelope which provides tracking information when it passes through the sorting machines for First Class mail. USPS workers have no way of scanning the barcode on the label. When it marks it as "out for delivery or delivered" it means it has arrived at your local sorting center, not your home address. Depending on your local postal route, it may take several days yet to arrive at your home. Also, consider possible weather delays in the actual time the service takes. Feel free to write if you have any questions. This poignant WWI-era postcard serves as a historical artifact from the American Expeditionary Forces, issued by the American Red Cross. Designed for "SOLDIERS' MAIL" with "NO POSTAGE NECESSARY," it allowed soldiers to quickly inform loved ones of their safe arrival overseas. The card features pre-printed text: "THE SHIP ON WHICH I SAILED HAS ARRIVED SAFELY OVERSEAS." It is a testament to the communication methods and the sentiments of the time, providing a tangible link to the experiences of those serving during the Great War. The front of the postcard is addressed to "Miss H. J. Drekey" in Westminster, California, showcasing the personal connection this card carried. The sender, identified as "H. J. Williams" from the "ARC" (American Red Cross), completed the essential details. This piece offers a unique glimpse into military life, the role of the American Red Cross, and the home front during World War I, making it a significant addition for collectors of military history, WWI memorabilia, and vintage postcards.
