Germany, Imperial. A Period Postcard With Studio Portrait Of Generaloberst Josias Von Heeringen (Pour Le Mérite) Auction gold-coloured wash on the obverse

gold-coloured wash on the obverse

both of which are lined in off-white canvas

to act as Major Handley's Batman

a crater 350 yards by 600 yards being formed with an enormous open rent in continuation to the north-west

Assmann pattern nr

Germany, Imperial. A Period Postcard With Studio Portrait Of Generaloberst Josias Von Heeringen (Pour Le Mérite) Auction gold-coloured wash on the obverseThe photo shows Generaloberst (Colonel General) von Heeringen in uniform, wearing the Grand Cross of the Red Eagle Order. The card is from the series German Army Leaders, no. 9. On the reverse, the postcard is identified as a welfare card, however, the beneficiary is not named. Apart from a stamp giving the name K. Hamelmann, the reverse is unused. Measuring 89x140mm, extremely fine condition with minimal scuffing. Footnote: Josias von Heeringen