Germany, Imperial. A Period Postcard With Studio Portrait Of Generaloberst Josias Von Heeringen (Pour Le Mérite) Auction incribed “Meriti” (Merit”)

incribed “Meriti” (Merit”)

Assmann pattern nr

at the time of his birth part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire

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

surface rust on the roll bar and prongs

Germany, Imperial. A Period Postcard With Studio Portrait Of Generaloberst Josias Von Heeringen (Pour Le Mérite) Auction incribed “Meriti” (Merit”)The 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