Postcard - POSTCARD, PHOTOGRAPHIC, WW1, "Chums" A snapshot from the Libyan desert

Historical information

See cat 4799 for data

Physical description

Postcard with black and white photo. It shows 3 seated british soldiers with peaked hats. In fron of them is a box being used as a table. Stencilled on that box is the name - Jacob & Cos. Biscuits. Dublin. On the ground in front of that box are three bully beef tins with some rock hard army biscuits on top. There are some tents in the background.

Inscriptions & markings

The letter on the rear is addressed as "Dear Susie...............14 lines of text .........Ending with Fond love Joe.

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