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Up for sale is an authentic, original WWII German Feldpost letter and envelope dated August 17, 1940. Written by Sgt. Heinz Rasch (FP # 35561, Jäger Regt 54) to Miss Inge Kuhnke in Halle/Saale, this historic document provides a firsthand account of a soldier returning home to Germany early in the war.
"It was such a proud feeling when the train crossed the Border into Germany and German people greeted us with Beer and Cigarettes."
"When our Train reached Düsseldorf, we were greeted with a shower of flowers and other goodies."
"The locals greeted us like I had never experienced before."
"In my lodgings I live like a Deity..."
"I also was awarded the Iron Cross 2nd Class..."
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