1918 WWI Camp Grant Rockford IL Mess Line Soldiers Postcard E. C. Kropp-image
1918 WWI Camp Grant Rockford IL Mess Line Soldiers Postcard E. C. Kropp-image

1918 WWI Camp Grant Rockford IL Mess Line Soldiers Postcard E. C. Kropp

$ 5.27

Number of Items in Set: 1 Type: Printed (Lithograph) Signed: No Features: Divided Back Unit of Sale: Single Unit Year Manufactured: 1918 Country of Origin: United States Unit Type: Unit Postage Condition: Posted Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Subject: Military Unit Quantity: 1 brand: E. C. Kropp Co. Time Period Manufactured: 1910-1919 Era: World War I (WWI) Region: Illinois Continent: North America City: Rockford Brand/Publisher: E. C. Kropp Co. Country: United States

Description

1918 WWI Camp Grant Rockford IL Mess Line Soldiers Postcard E. C. Kropp. This compelling vintage postcard captures a significant moment in American military history, depicting the "Mess Line" at Camp Grant in Rockford, Illinois. The image features a formation of soldiers, likely from the World War I era, marching in their uniforms towards a mess hall, with wooden barracks visible in the background. The sepia-toned photograph, enhanced with a distinct blue sky, offers a vivid glimpse into daily life at this important training camp. Published by E. C. Kropp Co. of Milwaukee, this postcard is a tangible piece of the past, dated by its 1918 postmark from the Grant Branch in Rockford, Illinois. The reverse side features a patriotic verse, "We boys march to the tap of the drum And our hearts are very light. We're fighting for a noble cause A cause both just and right," underscoring the sentiment of the time. This piece is a valuable addition for collectors interested in military history, World War I memorabilia, Illinois history, or vintage postcards capturing early 20th-century life.

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