1915 German Military Kitchen Postcard - World War I

This postcard from April 25, 1915, captures a scene inside a German military kitchen during World War I. Five men are seen posing around a food station, including soldiers and kitchen staff in aprons. The central figure is a soldier holding a bowl, while the others stand with cooking utensils, representing the army's field kitchen operations. The chalkboard in the background lists the meal, giving a glimpse into the type of food served to troops during the war.

The reverse side of the postcard contains a handwritten message in faint ink, addressed to "Fräulein Emma Grubitz" in Hersel, Germany. The card is postmarked from "Ehrenfeld" on April 25, 1915, and bears the stamp of the Deutsche Reichspost, adding historical value to this wartime correspondence.

Postcard Text (German):

Ehrenfeld, den 24. 4. 1915

Liebe Emma,

Ich sende dir herzliche Grüße aus Ehrenfeld. Mir geht es gut, und die Arbeit in der Küche ist anstrengend, aber wir tun unser Bestes, um die Kameraden zu versorgen. Hoffentlich geht es dir auch gut. Ich freue mich schon darauf, bald wieder von dir zu hören.

Herzliche Grüße,

English Translation:

Ehrenfeld, April 24, 1915

Dear Emma,

I send you heartfelt greetings from Ehrenfeld. I am doing well, and the work in the kitchen is exhausting, but we are doing our best to take care of the comrades. Hopefully, you are also doing well. I am looking forward to hearing from you again soon.

Kind regards,

Size: 14 cm x 9 cm

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