WW1 Imperial German 1914 Der Flieger Aviator Flight Pilot Sweetheart Postcard Romance

Offered is an original 1914 World War I era German illustrated postcard titled “Der Flieger” (The Aviator / The Pilot), featuring a romantic scene of an early German aviator embracing and kissing his sweetheart.

This beautiful color postcard depicts a young pilot dressed in period flying attire, including a leather-style aviation jacket, tall boots, scarf, and flying goggles or headgear carried in his hand. He is embracing a young woman wearing a long dress, capturing a touching romantic moment from the early days of military aviation.

The artwork is especially appealing for collectors of WWI aviation, early German pilots, military romance, and sweetheart postcards.

Postcard Details:

• Original antique German postcard dated August 7, 1914.
• Title: “Der Flieger” – The Aviator / The Pilot.
• Beautiful color illustration of an early aviator kissing his sweetheart.
• Early aviation clothing, tall boots, scarf, and flying headgear.
• Extensive handwritten German correspondence covering the reverse.
• Written at the beginning of World War I, shortly after Germany entered the conflict.
• Publisher: Carl Triem, Verlag, Mülhausen.
• Publisher’s series number: 131.
• No postage stamp or postal cancellation visible.
• Attractive early 20th-century romantic aviation artwork.

German Text Translation:

“Der Flieger”

Translation: “The Aviator” or “The Pilot.”

The handwritten message begins:

“Meine liebe gute Marie”

Translation: “My dear, good Marie.”

The correspondence is dated August 7, 1914, and contains an affectionate personal message. It appears to discuss recent circumstances, greetings, and the sender’s thoughts during the opening days of World War I.

Some portions of the old German handwriting are difficult to decipher reliably.

Historical Significance:

The handwritten date of August 7, 1914, is particularly interesting, as Germany had entered World War I only days earlier.

Aviation was still a relatively new military technology in 1914, and illustrated postcards depicting aviators were popular patriotic and romantic collectibles.

This example combines an attractive early aviation illustration with dated German correspondence from the opening week of the war.

Condition:

Original antique condition with typical age-related toning, minor corner and edge wear, light surface marks, and handling wear.

The color illustration remains attractive, while the reverse retains extensive handwritten German correspondence.

Please examine both photographs carefully for exact condition.

An excellent addition to any collection of WWI German aviation, Imperial German postcards, early military pilots, antique aviation artwork, sweetheart postcards, or World War I memorabilia.

The original postcard pictured is the exact item you will receive.

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