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The nurse portrayed as healing angel with wounded Austrian soldier, 1915

National Library of Medicine

A White female angel in white robes caressing the head of a wounded White male soldier.
  • A White female angel in white robes caressing the head of a wounded White male soldier.

  • Back of postcard has section for handwritten note.

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    Rotes Kreuz
    [Signature] W Gösser 1915
    Wer für das Rote Kreuz wirkt, hilft Wunder heilen, Not lindern und Krankheit bekämpfen, er wirkt für die ganze Menschheit und erfüllt eine der schönsten und edelsten patriotischen Pflichten.
    Werdet daher Mitglidervom Roten Kreuz!
    Mitgliedsbeitrag pro Jahr nur K4.
    Gesetzl. Geschützt

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    Red Cross
    [Signature] W Gösser 1915
    Those who work for the Red Cross help heal wounds, ease suffering and fight sickness; they work for all of humanity and fulfill one of the most beautiful, noble and patriotic obligations.
    Become members of the Red Cross!
    Yearly membership for only 4 Marks
    Value added tax. Copyright

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