Vinicani Vardar / Macedonia: WWI German Soldiers Harem Quarters Local Children (Vintage RPPC 1916)

antique sepia toned silver gelatin print postcard showing a group of german soldiers posing with local children in vinicani macedonia near the vardar river this authentic photograph comes from the estate lot of a german soldier serving on the balkan front during the first world war

the front side captures seven uniformed soldiers sitting and standing in front of their stone and mud brick military billet alongside a young local girl and a small toddler

the back of the card is unposted and features a fascinating contemporary handwritten pencil inscription in german reading aufgenommen 2 1916 in unserm haremquartier in vinitschani vardar meaning taken february 1916 in our harem quarters in vinicani vardar referring to their lodging in a traditional ottoman style house

the card is in good vintage condition with minor edge wear typical for its age please refer to the scans for exact condition details unique historical and ethnographic document for collectors of world war i balkan campaign militaria fieldpost history and macedonian topography

size: ~ 9 x 14 cm (1 cm ~ 0.39 inch)

condition: very good...please also refer to scans which show complete front and backside of photo

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