Patriotic Postcard: WWI Era Little Soldier Mascot Good Luck Token Back XT4122

This rare patriotic charm postcard dates from the World War I Era (c. 1914–1918). The front features a colorful graphic layout illustrating a traditional homemade yarn or string wool doll dressed as a Red Cross sentinel or soldier mascot. Framed by a red and white border, the text reads: "This little soldier mascot will bring you the best of 'Good Luck,' and through him we can all help our noble boys 'At the front.' He who is defending us, 'under arms,' not here, give to him, with all our hearts, the best of real good cheer." This piece documents home front morale campaigns and the popular custom of sending knitted woollen talismans (like Nénette and Rintintin) to soldiers in the trenches.

This is a standard size postcard which was published in the United Kingdom.This is an unused postcard.

This postcard has extremely minor surface wear.

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