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WWI Era Postcard Hussite War Wagon in Irkutsk 1918 Czech Legion Historical Image

Description: In-Depth Description: This rare and historically significant postcard dates back to 1918 and features an image of a Hussite war wagon used during military celebrations in Irkutsk, Russia. The black-and-white photograph shows a group of soldiers, likely from the Czechoslovak Legion, standing with a Hussite-style war wagon, a traditional Czech military vehicle used in the Hussite Wars. This postcard captures a unique moment in history when the Czech Legion was involved in the Russian Civil War and played a crucial role in the events following World War I. The reverse side of the postcard includes text in Czech and Russian, identifying the scene as a Hussite war wagon at military celebrations in Irkutsk in 1918. The word "Dopisnice" (Czech for "postcard") and "Почтовая карточка" (Russian for "postcard") suggest that this card was intended for multilingual use, reflecting the diverse linguistic environment of the Czechoslovak Legion. Rarity & Historical Significance: This postcard is an exceptional find for collectors of World War I memorabilia, Czechoslovak history, or Russian Civil War artifacts. The depiction of a Hussite war wagon, combined with the 1918 date and location in Irkutsk, makes this postcard a valuable piece of history. It provides insight into the experiences of the Czechoslovak Legion, a group of soldiers who fought on multiple fronts during and after World War I.Translation: The text on the back of the postcard reads:Czech: "Husitský válečný vůz na vojenské slavnosti v Irkutsku (1918)."Russian: "Гуситский боевой воз на военном празднике в Иркутске (1918)." Translation:English: "Hussite war wagon at the military celebrations in Irkutsk (1918)."

Price: 52.5 USD

Location: Port Charlotte, Florida

End Time: 2024-11-18T19:09:27.000Z

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Item Specifics

Return shipping will be paid by: Seller

All returns accepted: Returns Accepted

Item must be returned within: 30 Days

Refund will be given as: Money Back

Unit of Sale: Single Unit

Number of Items in Set: 1

Occasion: Russian Civil War

Signed: No

Year Manufactured: 1918

Material: Paper

Original/Licensed Reprint: Original

Subject: Czechoslovak Legion

Personalize: No

Type: Printed (Lithograph)

Era: Europe Era: World War I (1914-1918)

Theme: Hussite war wagon

Features: Divided Back

Country/Region of Manufacture: Czechia

Postage Condition: Unposted

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