WWII German Sterbebild Death Kriegsmarine Alois Schmid Sunk heading to Crete'43

Thank you for viewing our listings. This listings is for a genuine and original WWII German Army Sterbebild. Sterbebild are also known as Funeral Cards or Death Notices. The vast majority of Germans in World War II were Catholics. Like many funeral services today, a small card (usually baseball card size) were printed with a photo and brief history of the deceased.

This custom has existed for several centuries and was very prevalent during the Second World War. This particular card was printed in remembrance of. Alois was a Corporal in the Navy and. Down while sailing towards Crete / Kreta on October 27, 1943 at the age of 22. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\Germany\Photographs".

The seller is "germancollectors" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

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