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First World War Postcard ‘La Sainte-Chapelle’ sent from Pte. Edward Charles MOUCHEMORE, 6351
c. 1917Overview
Black and white photographic postcard of the Sainte-Chapelle church in Paris. There are a few blurred pedestrians in the right corner. Some pink staining on the edges. Postcard markings on the back.
Historical information
Part of an extensive collection of postcards received by Vera VERGE from her sweetheart Private Edward Charles MOUCHEMORE 6351 who served with the 28th Battalion during the First World War. They met in Albany while attending the same school. Edward was killed in action at Bullecourt, France on 3 October 1918 at the age of 22. The collection was kept by Vera throughout her life and donated to the Princess Royal Fortress by a family member in 2019
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-12-2019.16.81
Item type
Postcards
Themes
Material
Card
Width
88 mm
Height or length
140 mm
Weight
4 g
Inscriptions and markings
On the front “PARIS – La Sainte-Chapelle / ND. Phot”.
Place made
France
Year
Primary significance criteria
Historic significance
Social or spiritual significance
Comparative significance criteria
Well provenanced
Google Maps search term / URL
https://maps.app.goo.gl/gWHZtRH1mm24SAjK8
Geotag
-35.030449, 117.912878
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Last modified
Tuesday, 21 July, 2026
Completeness
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