Postcard - PHOTOGRAPHIC POSTCARDS WW1

Historical information

All the Soldiers are British. The text on was believed to have been written on by May Staley (Every)
Staley collection, refer Cat No 10758.2P for more details.

Physical description

.1) Post card sepia tone, portrait of a soldier arms crossed in British uniform.
.2) Postcard sepia tone, 2 persons standing, one a soldier no hat on British uniform, one civilian, text on the rear.
.3) Post card sepia tone, Soldier sitting with peak hat on and bandolier, British Soldier, text on the front.
.4) Post card B & W, Soldier standing with a rifle, peak hat on, British uniform, text on the front.

Inscriptions & markings

.2) On the rear, "Pte Percy Holmes, Herbert Brown".
.3) On the front, "Pte R Boddice died as a prisoner of war at Munster in Essen".
.4) On the front, "Pte J Ward 1 - 5 Staffs".

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