Vintage 50-Unit D-Day US47 Black and White Phone Card

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Description

This antique phone card, with a capacity of 50 units, features a black and white photograph on its front. The visual depicts a historical scene of a military landing, clearly showing soldiers disembarking from a ship marked "US47" and crossing the water. The design faithfully recreates the period atmosphere, with uniforms and equipment characteristic of Allied forces, evoking a major amphibious operation. The image occupies the entire front face, with an electronic chip positioned on the left, typical of French smart phone cards from the 1990s.

The mention "Télécarte 50" appears in the bottom right, indicating the card's capacity and confirming its original use for public phone booths. The card's corners are rounded, and the surface has a smooth, glossy finish with a marked contrast between the light and dark areas of the photograph. No brand logo is explicitly legible on this side, but the typography and graphics are typical of commemorative productions from the late 20th century.

The visual theme, centered on the Allied landing (likely D-Day in Normandy), gives this phone card significant historical interest. The photographic style, as well as the staging of the image, suggests a desire to pay tribute to a major event of the 20th century, making it both a memorial object and a utilitarian item of its time.

The card is photographed resting on a bright orange fabric, with no visible accessories or packaging. No details are observable regarding the back or any additional inscriptions. The overall condition appears good, with no apparent scratches or chips on the visible face; the electronic chip is intact and well-centered.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The image shows a clean front face, with no noticeable visual defects other than possible micro-traces of classic wear for this type of antique object.

Did you know? Smart phone cards, introduced in France in the 1980s, became very popular in the 1990s with commemorative or thematic series, particularly around historical events like the 1944 landing. These cards were not only a means of payment for phone booths but also true visual memory aids.

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