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Original World War II German Feldpost letter and matching postmarked envelope dated December 15, 1940, written from Occupied France by Senior Private (Obergefreiter) Emil Künzer (Artillerie-Regiment 733 / Feldpostnummer 25894) to his family in Heimbacherhof.
Includes a full typed English translation sheet.
Highlighted Quotes from the Translation:
"Today, a year ago, we were formed into a Regiment and we had a short memorial service and then we were getting ready for the Parade. Boots and Belts have to be polished..."
"The weather is good today, no snow here, feels more like early October and we suppose to have Christmas in 10 days from now... The married men will be going for Christmas and the others get 2 weeks after New Year."
Please see photos for condition.