Vintage Postcard 1939 RPPC Military Versailles France Fountain WWII Eve St Cyr
Social History: Sent from the military base at Saint-Cyr by a soldier mobilized into the 21ème C.O.A. (Commis et Ouvriers d'Administration) Bakery Unit, tasked with preparing food logistics for oncoming troops.
It was written on August 30, 1939—exactly two days before Nazi Germany invaded Poland on September 1, and four days before France declared war on September 3. The phrase "nous attendons patiemment les événements" (we are waiting patiently for events to unfold) perfectly captures the tense, uncertain calm right before the storm of global mobilization. It is a haunting firsthand look at the final hours of European peace.
Scene: Versailles fountains
Size: Standard 3.5 x 5.5"
Era: Pre-WWII / Golden Age Transition
Condition: minor corner wear, light edge silvering, and age toning on the reverse consistent with its history
This is an authentic vintage item. Use the zoom tool to inspect the photos for a detailed view of the condition.