Germany, Imperial. A Collection of German Imperial Picture Postcards Auction gilt insignia and initialed sticker

gilt insignia and initialed sticker on the lid

stating that Simpson had been this way since December of 1916

1947 and by decree No 1803-X of March 28

Its origins lie in the dissolution of the Templar Order by Pope Clement V in 1312

the cross is surmounted by blue enamel crossed swords and a royal crown

Germany, Imperial. A Collection of German Imperial Picture Postcards Auction gilt insignia and initialed sticker(Postkarten). A collection of three picture postcards, including a postcard featuring a black and white photograph of Groadmiral Alfred von Tirpitz (1849 1930) in uniform, photographed by Nicola Perscheid, the reverse presents unused, measuring 8. 6 cm (w) x 13. 6 cm (h), and in extremely fine condition. A postcard featuring a black and white photograph of Groadmiral Hans von Kster (1844 1928) in uniform, photographed by E. Bieber, Berlin, the reverse