1910s - Vintage French Soldier Pipe Postcard - World War One Era Morale Booster - Antique Illustrated Greeting Card Collectible

The postcard carries two notable printed texts in French. At the top, it reads 'La Bonne Pipe.', translating to 'The Good Pipe.'

Below the main illustration, a more evocative slogan is proudly displayed: 'La Brave Bouffarde Qui Aide A Chasser Le Cafard.', which translates to 'The Brave Pipe That Helps Chase Away The Blues.' This latter phrase is historically significant, resonating deeply with the spirit and psychological resilience prevalent during and immediately following the World War I era, where 'le cafard' (the blues or gloom) was a common struggle, and simple pleasures like a pipe were seen as a comfort.