Antique Postcard 1918 AEF Soldiers Mail Pavillon Rivollier Aix les Bains France WWI

Social History: This is a deeply personal and poignant message from a soldier during World War I. The handwriting is a bit faint, but the sentiment about returning to battle is very clear. 

"Back to the company and front" confirms he was on "leave" in Aix-les-Bains—a designated R&R (Rest and Recreation) area for the A.E.F.—and was dreading his return to the trenches.

Postal History: WWI A.E.F. Soldiers’ Mail (American Expeditionary Forces). Features the "A.E.F. Passed by Censor" stamp and "Soldiers Mail" marking.

Scene: This postcard features a historic view of Mont Blanc as seen from Le Brévent near Chamonix, France. The Pavillon Rivollier served as a premier dining destination for the international nobility and wealthy elite 

Era: Divided Back (1907–1915)
Publisher: Lévy & Neurdein Réunis
Type: Printed Lithograph
Size: Standard 3.5 x 5.5"
Condition: Vintage war-used. Soft corners and edge wear from its journey across the Atlantic—faint but legible handwriting.

This is an authentic vintage item. Use the zoom tool to inspect the photos for a detailed view of the condition.