1910s - French Infantry Soldier Postcard - 76th Regiment Military Souvenir - Vintage Pre-WWI Ephemera - Historical Collectible Card

This captivating vintage postcard, dating back to the 1910s, features a proud French infantry soldier in his distinctive early 20th-century uniform, offering a vivid glimpse into military life before or at the very onset of World War I. The hand-colored photograph brings to life the vibrant details of his dark blue-green jacket, iconic red trousers, and kepi, which were characteristic of the French army's pre-war attire. The soldier, with a friendly mustache and a soft smile, holds his rifle with an attached bayonet, embodying the spirit of the era's foot soldiers.

The postcard's bottom clearly states 'Souvenir du 76e d'Infanterie' (Souvenir of the 76th Infantry), commemorating a specific regiment of the French Army. This unit played an active role during World War I, making this an interesting piece of historical military ephemera.