Christmas Greetings from the trenches 1914-1918

Today’s post shows images of some of the silk postcards soldiers sent home to their loved ones during the First World War.

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Comment (6)

Andrew Jones| 20th December 2013

Don’t you get the feeling that these very colourful cards were sent with a great deal more thought and meaning than many of the thousands that have been posted over the last few days? Merry Christmas to all!

the narrator| 20th December 2013

Some of the messages on the back are heart-breaking. I saw one recently which had a silk embroidery of the allies’ flags on the front and on the back is the message:-

France 25/12/16
The flags we are willing to sacrifice our lives for in order that they may continue to float over free peoples. What a tale I will have to tell you all of late, of a Xmas day in the trenches. Fred

Patrick Caseley| 30th October 2014

I was most interested to see the Christmas Card (one from bottom) as I have the self same copy. It was sent by my paternal grandfather James Caseley to my aunt whilst he was serving with the Royal Engineers in France.
The back of the card is very faded and I wonder if yours is clearer. I would like to know the wording down the centre of the back, presumably who the printer or publisher was.
Thank-you very much.
Patrick Caseley

Nikki Foster| 16th November 2014

These images are fascinating. I’m looking to do a kids activity this xmas looking at the silk cards that were sent in 1914. Where did you source these images? And if they are yours would you be able to send me them, sorry to be so cheeky!
Many thanks.

the narrator| 16th November 2014

Hi Nikki – thanks for your comment. I buy quite a few of my postcards from eBay – try there for some images and postcards.

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