Hi all,
In this thread I want to show you my growing collection of postcards, after original drawings once made by Prof. Oskar Graf from München. The series I collect are entitled "Ritterkreuzträger des Heeres" (or Knight's Cross holders of the Army). Personally, I find these cards very appealing and better looking than those made by Willrich (for instance).
The first card I bought was a signed one from Major Gerhard Voigt (Pionier-Bataillon 18 - 18. Infanterie-Division). He was given the Knight's Cross for capturing the French city of Bergues in early June 1940. I still have that one, but it is framed as the signature is very fragile to sunlight.
Only several months later, collecting these cards became a hobby. I didn't know how to present these cards at first. I wanted to frame them, but along the way, I learned there must be approximately 50 cards. I am still not sure of the total amount of cards ever made, so I hope someone is able to tell more about this!
A few weeks ago, I noticed a thread from Steve Campbell and found a solution: present the cards in an album. So that's what I have been doing now. I quickly found an empty & old album (from an aunt), and Steve was so kind to provide the black corners in carton. I printed the captions on light carton, and I burned the edges to create a special effect.
Now, I hope you like it just as I do
...
Cheers,
Laurens
In this thread I want to show you my growing collection of postcards, after original drawings once made by Prof. Oskar Graf from München. The series I collect are entitled "Ritterkreuzträger des Heeres" (or Knight's Cross holders of the Army). Personally, I find these cards very appealing and better looking than those made by Willrich (for instance).
The first card I bought was a signed one from Major Gerhard Voigt (Pionier-Bataillon 18 - 18. Infanterie-Division). He was given the Knight's Cross for capturing the French city of Bergues in early June 1940. I still have that one, but it is framed as the signature is very fragile to sunlight.
Only several months later, collecting these cards became a hobby. I didn't know how to present these cards at first. I wanted to frame them, but along the way, I learned there must be approximately 50 cards. I am still not sure of the total amount of cards ever made, so I hope someone is able to tell more about this!
A few weeks ago, I noticed a thread from Steve Campbell and found a solution: present the cards in an album. So that's what I have been doing now. I quickly found an empty & old album (from an aunt), and Steve was so kind to provide the black corners in carton. I printed the captions on light carton, and I burned the edges to create a special effect.
Now, I hope you like it just as I do
...Cheers,
Laurens
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