Rare 1907 Mt. Gretna, PA Military Greeting Postcard - Co. F. 10th Reg. InfantryThis is an exceptional piece of Pennsylvania military history. The front features a lithographed bouquet of roses with a hand-appliedglitter inscriptionthat reads:\"Greeting of Co. F. 10 Inf. From Mt Gretna.\"Historical & Personal Detail:
The reverse features a handwritten pencil message fromL. A. Bothelstationed at Mt. Gretna withCo F 10 Reg. It is addressed to Miss Margaret Bothel in Livermore, PA. The message reflects the daily life of a soldier, stating,\"I am here and all is well and am having a fine time...\"Mt. Gretna (Camp Gretna) was the primary training site for the Pennsylvania National Guard during this era, and unit-identified cards like this are highly sought after by military and local history collectors.Condition:
Very good vintage condition. The card was used but remains sturdy. The glitter on the front is remarkably well-preserved. There is light surface soiling and age-toning on the back consistent with its 1907 origin. Please see photos for corner detail.Shipping:
Sent securely via Standard Envelope($0.74) with tracking included.Search Tags#MtGretna #PennsylvaniaHistory #MilitaryPostcard #10thInfantry #CampGretna #AntiquePostcard #GlitterPostcard #NationalGuardHistory #FloralPostcard #VintageEphemera #MilitaryGreeting #1907Postcard #CivilWarAncestry #SoldierCorrespondence
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