Old postcard WWI Amiens German troops photo WWI

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Description

This antique postcard depicts a historical scene taken in Amiens during the First World War (1914-1915), as indicated by the inscription printed at the bottom of the document: "La Guerre 1914-1915. AMIENS – Troupes allemandes. The Germans of Amiens." The black and white photograph shows a column of German soldiers parading down a street lined with buildings typical of northern France, with multi-story facades and mansard roofs. The entire scene is captured with great clarity, offering valuable visual testimony to the occupation of the city during this period.

The document features a classic horizontal composition of early 20th-century postcards. The bottom part of the card mentions the publisher: "J. Courcier, 8, rue Simon-le-Franc, Paris" as well as the serial number "Visé Paris 203". The inscriptions are printed in black on the white bottom edge, typical of documentary editions from the Great War. The photo also shows an urban perspective with a line of aligned buildings and architectural details characteristic of the Picardy region.

The postcard is kept in a translucent protective sleeve, which preserves its surface from handling. Some light reflections are visible on the protection, but the readability of the image and inscriptions remains good. No major defects are visible on the exposed side: no chips, stains, or prominent creases are apparent on this side.

The photographic print has a slight patina, typical of old postcards, with moderate contrast between light and dark areas, which reinforces its period authenticity. The printing and typography correspond to the style of French editions between 1914 and 1918, with a sober and informative layout.

The overall scene, the print quality, and the bilingual mention ("The Germans of Amiens") indicate that this card was intended for both French and international audiences, which was common for World War I documentation.

Condition

Used item sold as is. The visible side is well preserved, protected by a plastic sleeve, with no major defects apparent on the image. The inscriptions are clear and legible.

Did you know? During the First World War, Amiens was occupied by German troops several times, and many postcards were published to document daily life under occupation. Parisian photographers and publishers, like J. Courcier, played a key role in disseminating these images for informational and commemorative purposes.

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