Germany, Imperial. A First World War Air Balloon Postcard, C.1917 United Republic of maker marked F & B

maker marked F & B L (for Funke & Brüninghaus

chapter of the city of Worms

upper with a smooth dark reddish-brown finish

Pre-1942 version

A First War Victory Medal to the 20th Infantry

Germany, Imperial. A First World War Air Balloon Postcard, C.1917 United Republic of maker marked F & B(Postkarte). A First World War period postcard, featuring a black and white photograph of a German balloon and unit holding the metal cords, with ink handwriting with an arrow pointing to one of the figures, an indecipherable name, and the place Bremen, the reverse presents handwriting in black ink, mostly illegible except for the title FLIGERABWEHRBALLON and the date 4 July 1917, measuring 13. 8 cm (w) x 8. 9 cm (h), and in very fine condition.