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First World War Postcard ‘Le Baiser’ sent from Pte. Edward Charles MOUCHEMORE, 6351
c. 1916Overview
Hand coloured sepia toned postcard of a French soldier in uniform kissing a young woman in a pink dress with his hand on her waist. On the back there is only the postcard markings.
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-12-2019.16.30
Item type
Postcards
Themes
Material
Card
Width
138 mm
Height or length
88 mm
Weight
6 g
Inscriptions and markings
On front in delicate cursive print “Le Baiser / J.K. / 9520” with “A.H. KATZ / Ruell / Vise a Paris. Numero au Verso” on vack.
Keywords
Postcards
Ted Mouchemore
Albany
First World War
Place made
Paris, France
Year
Primary significance criteria
Artistic or aesthetic 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
Wednesday, 6 May, 2026
Completeness
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