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Serbia WWI stampless postcard #2, Austrian occupation, 1917
Serbia WWI stampless postcard #2, Austrian occupation, 1917

Serbia WWI stampless postcard #2, Austrian occupation, 1917

$ 4.75

Availability: 46 in stock
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Topic: WWI
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Place of Origin: Serbia
  • Certification: Uncertified
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Quality: Used
  • Grade: F/VF (Fine/Very Fine)
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Serbia

    Description

    This Serbian postcard (printed in Prague) has a postmark dated October 11, 1917 and a three line “Censored, Royal and Imperial Army Station, Belgrade” on a postcard depicting a number of Serbian Pirot carpets.   It should be remembered that what started as a dispute between the Austro-Hungarian Empire and Serbia quickly expanded into the first world war.   Serbia’s carpet weaving in Pirot is famous.  In the late 19th century and up to WWII, Pirot carpets were used as an insignia of Serbian royalty. the most important rug-making centers in the Balkans and its earliest written mention dates from 1565.  Currently in Serbia a revival of Pirot carpet making is being encouraged.