Armored Car at Camp McCoy Sparta, Wisconsin U.S. Military Real Photo Postcard

Condition: *Please* use the Hip photo magnifier to check for flaws on each picture, mouse over to zoom and ... Read more about the seller notes *Please* use the Hip photo magnifier to check for flaws on each picture, mouse over to zoom and click to enlarge. Comes from a smoke free home. Common errors from the scanner vs damage are digital lines (usually grey or pink), cutting off the top of the card/words. Read Less about the seller notes

This striking real photo postcard (RPPC) captures a rare view of an armored military vehicle (USA-W-60249) stationed at Camp McCoy in Sparta, Wisconsin. Dated July 28, 1938, and postmarked from Milwaukee, the image features uniformed servicemen with two early armored cars, one mounted with a machine gun. The building in the background includes a sign reading “No Loitering”, adding to the authenticity and atmosphere of the scene.The handwritten message on the reverse offers a personal snapshot of a soldier’s travel plans and reflections, addressed to a recipient in Greenville, Michigan.Condition: Light edge/corner wear consistent with age; clear photo and legible postmark.Stamp: 1¢ Benjamin Franklin green stamp, postmarked July 28, 1938Era: Real Photo Postcard (RPPC), Divided BackSubject: U.S. Military / Armored Car / Wisconsin Camp / 1930s Americana? A unique addition to any military, automotive, or Wisconsin history postcard collection!

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