1916 German Christmas Postcard Gesegnete Weihnachten Forget-Me-Nots Oberstdorf

Description

View 1916 German Christmas Postcard Gesegnete Weihnachten Forget-Me-Nots Oberstdorf with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. This beautiful antique German postcard features a delicate botanical illustration of pine branches entwined with blue forget-me-not flowers, tied together with a patriotic red, white, and black ribbon. The front bears the elegant calligraphic greeting 'Gesegnete Weihnachten' (Blessed Christmas) alongside handwritten messages in traditional Sütterlin or Kurrent script. The deckled edges and high-quality cardstock suggest a fine production typical of the early 20th-century German stationery market. The reverse side provides significant historical context, featuring a clear postmark from Oberstdorf, Bayern (Bavaria), dated December 23, 1916. It is franked with a green 7.5 Pfennig Bavaria stamp. The extensive handwritten message and address to Niedersonthofen make this an excellent specimen for collectors of World War I era postal history, German genealogy, or holiday-themed ephemera. The combination of floral symbolism and seasonal greetings reflects the artistic sensibilities of the period. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Postcards & Supplies › Postcards › Non-Topographical Postcards.

Country of Origin

Germany