WWII Nazi German 1943 Soldier Sweetheart Postcard Feldpost Love Song Military Mail

Original WWII-era German soldier sweetheart postcard, dated 20 July 1943, featuring a beautiful color illustration of a German soldier kissing his sweetheart goodbye in front of a traditional German village scene.

The front is titled:

“Liebling, wenn ich traurig bin”
“Darling, when I am sad”

Below the illustration are three printed verses of a sentimental wartime love song.

English Translation of Printed Song

Darling, when I am sad, I think only of you;
Then my spirits immediately change and I smile again!
Longing draws me toward you, little thief of my heart.
When I am with you again, tell me that you love me!

But if I must leave again, darling, do not cry;
Think of our reunion and put on a happy face!
Longing draws me toward you, little thief of my heart.
When I am with you again, tell me that you love me!

Dream, darling, sweetly of me and of our happiness;
Soon I will return to you again!
Longing draws me toward you, little thief of my heart.
When I am with you again, tell me that you love me!

The combination of the departing soldier, his sweetheart, and the lyrics about separation and reunion makes this a particularly evocative WWII German military sweetheart card.

Reverse

The reverse contains an extensive handwritten personal message beginning “Liebste!” (“Dearest!”) and is dated 20.7.43.

The writer discusses everyday wartime life, including going out with comrades, obtaining Kartoffeln (potatoes) and other food, and sends affectionate greetings to his sweetheart. The message closes affectionately and is signed Franz.

Publisher information:

Verlag Grieshaber & Säuberlich in Stuttgart

Marked G+S 31.

This appears to have been used as German military/Feldpost correspondence, with the soldier writing a lengthy personal message to his sweetheart during the war.

Condition is as shown, with age toning, corner and edge wear, handwriting covering the reverse, and general handling consistent with an original wartime postcard. Please examine all photographs for exact condition.

A very attractive piece of WWII German soldier correspondence, especially desirable for the romantic artwork and surviving personal wartime message.

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