1919 WWI Victory Parade Marshal Pétain Paris France Vintage Postcard
$ 5.28
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1919 WWI Victory Parade Marshal Pétain Paris France Vintage Postcard. 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 historic postcard captures the grandeur of the Victory Celebrations on July 14, 1919, in France, commemorating the end of World War I. The central figure is Marshal Philippe Pétain, prominently featured on horseback, leading the parade. The scene is rich with detail, showing dense crowds lining the route and festive decorations adorning the street, reflecting the jubilant atmosphere of post-war Paris. The postcard, likely a printed photograph, offers a vivid snapshot of a pivotal moment in French history. The reverse bears a personal message dated October 1st from St. Michel, addressed to Mademoiselle Irma Lamothe in America, adding a layer of personal history to this collectible piece. This piece serves as a significant historical artifact, appealing to collectors of WWI memorabilia, French history, and vintage postcards.
