WWII Army Comic Postcard MP Soldier Brings Up The Rear Walters OK 1942-image
WWII Army Comic Postcard MP Soldier Brings Up The Rear Walters OK 1942-image

WWII Army Comic Postcard MP Soldier Brings Up The Rear Walters OK 1942

$ 7.07

Subject: Military brand: Wolters Publication Unit Type: Unit Unit of Sale: Single Unit Features: Postmarked Postage Condition: Posted Region: Oklahoma Time Period Manufactured: 1940-1949 Continent: North America Brand/Publisher: Wolters Publication Country of Origin: United States Country: USA Number of Items in Set: 1 Signed: Yes Unit Quantity: 1 City: Walters Type: Printed (Lithograph) Signed By: Sgt Bergen Phelps Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Era: WWII (1939-45) Year Manufactured: 1942

Description

WWII Army Comic Postcard MP Soldier Brings Up The Rear Walters OK 1942. This humorous vintage postcard features a vibrant cartoon depicting two soldiers, one an MP, in a lighthearted scene titled "BRINGING UP THE REAR.....GET THE POINT ??". The bold colors and distinctive artwork are characteristic of the era, offering a glimpse into the popular culture and morale-boosting humor prevalent during World War II. The card is part of the "SERIES N ARMY COMICS - 10 SUBJECTS" by Wolters Publication, Cambridge, Mass., making it a collectible piece for those interested in military memorabilia and comic art. The reverse side reveals a handwritten message dated December 4, 1942, from Sgt Bergen Phelps, postmarked from Walters, Oklahoma, and addressed to Big Spring, Nebraska. This personal connection adds a layer of historical authenticity, linking the comic imagery to a real-life wartime correspondence. The postcard captures a unique blend of military history, vintage illustration, and personal narrative, making it a fascinating artifact for collectors of ephemera, military history, and comic art alike.

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