An original post-war issue postcard depicting a captured German soldier being escorted by members of the French Forces of the Interior (F.F.I.) during the Liberation of France.
The reverse is printed in both French and English:
“15 – Un prisonnier allemand est emmené par les F.F.I.”
“German prisoner carried away by the F.F.I.”
The image captures an authentic Liberation scene as members of the French Resistance escort a surrendered Wehrmacht soldier through a crowd of civilians. Such documentary postcards were issued shortly after the Liberation to commemorate the defeat of the German occupation and the actions of the French Resistance.
Published by Photo-Presse Libération, this postcard forms part of a numbered historical series documenting the events surrounding the Liberation of France.
Condition
Very good original condition with light age toning and minor handling wear. Clean, unwritten reverse.
Specifications
Period: Immediate Post-War (c. 1944–1945)
Country: France
Subject: Liberation of France
Depicted: German Prisoner Escorted by the F.F.I.
Publisher: Photo-Presse Libération
Series Number: 15
Material: Printed Postcard
Dimensions: Approx. 15 × 10.5 cm
Originality: Original period postcard
Historical Note
Following the liberation of France in 1944, numerous photographic postcards were produced documenting Resistance activities, captured German soldiers, Allied advances, and celebrations throughout the country. These documentary postcards served both as historical records and patriotic souvenirs, preserving some of the most iconic moments of France’s liberation from German occupation.
