335 - Russian Imperial Easter World War I Holiday Post Card c.1915–1917, Russian Artist/Designer/Manufacturer: Unknown, Imperial Russia, Circa 1915–1917. Marking(s); notes: Reverse bears printed postcard headings in Cyrillic and additional lettering, a handwritten Easter greeting beginning with the traditional Russian Orthodox phrase "Christ is Risen!" in pre-reform Russian script, and a circular purple military verification stamp reportedly identifying the 13th Artillery Regiment or training detachment. Exact transcription of the postal and military markings remains unverified. Materials: Color-printed postcard on paper with handwritten ink inscription and military stamp. Cataloger Note: Antique World War I-era Russian Imperial Easter postcard combining Orthodox religious symbolism with patriotic military imagery. The central illustration depicts a bearded Russian soldier wearing a gray military overcoat and drinking water from his field cap, with a battlefield cemetery and Orthodox grave crosses in the background. The scene is enclosed within a decorative Art Nouveau-style oval border, accented by diamond-shaped panels containing a cross-form monogram and a stylized letter "B." The reverse features a handwritten Easter greeting in pre-revolutionary Russian script and a purple military verification stamp. An evocative example of Russian wartime correspondence reflecting the intersection of religious tradition, military service, and remembrance during the final years of the Russian Empire. 5.25" x 3.5"

Russian Imperial Easter World War I Holiday Post Card c.1915–1917, Russian Artist/Designer/Manufacturer: Unknown, Imperial Russia, Circa 1915–1917. Marking(s); notes: Reverse bears printed postcard headings in Cyrillic and additional lettering, a handwritten Easter greeting beginning with the traditional Russian Orthodox phrase "Christ is Risen!" in pre-reform Russian script, and a circular purple military verification stamp reportedly identifying the 13th Artillery Regiment or training detachment. Exact transcription of the postal and military markings remains unverified. Materials: Color-printed postcard on paper with handwritten ink inscription and military stamp. Cataloger Note: Antique World War I-era Russian Imperial Easter postcard combining Orthodox religious symbolism with patriotic military imagery. The central illustration depicts a bearded Russian soldier wearing a gray military overcoat and drinking water from his field cap, with a battlefield cemetery and Orthodox grave crosses in the background. The scene is enclosed within a decorative Art Nouveau-style oval border, accented by diamond-shaped panels containing a cross-form monogram and a stylized letter "B." The reverse features a handwritten Easter greeting in pre-revolutionary Russian script and a purple military verification stamp. An evocative example of Russian wartime correspondence reflecting the intersection of religious tradition, military service, and remembrance during the final years of the Russian Empire. 5.25" x 3.5" Age related wear, see pictures. Unless otherwise stated, all information provided is the opinion of our specialists. Should you have any specific questions regarding the condition of this lot, please use the ask question button or send us an email to info@akibaantiques.com