1919 Montreuil-sur-Mer, France – Place de Darnétal – Postcard
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This historical postcard captures a charming view of Place de Darnétal in Montreuil-sur-Mer, France.
Montreuil-sur-Mer, despite its name, is not a coastal town but a historic fortified settlement in northern France. Known for its well-preserved medieval walls and picturesque streets, the town played a strategic role in French history. Place de Darnétal, one of its key public squares, served as a social and commercial hub.
The postcard was sent on February 27, 1919, just months after the end of World War I. The message on the reverse side hints at uncertainty about future movements, possibly referring to a soldier or civilian in post-war France. The postcard is franked with a 15-centime stamp and bears a French postmark.
Reverse Text (Handwritten Message):
"Sleeping in hut today. Future movements uncertain just now. Shall know more by tonight & write then with again. H."
Front Text: "MONTREUIL sur-MER – Place de Darnétal." (French: Montreuil-sur-Mer – Darnétal Square.)
Size ±: 14 cm x 9 cm
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