WWI German Welfare Postcard “Kampf in den Lüften” Air Battle Scene For Sale

DramaticWorld War I-era German “Wohlfahrts-Postkarte”(charity postcard) featuring a vivid illustration of anearly aerial combat scenetitled“Kampf in den Lüften”(“Battle in the Air”). The artwork depicts two early biplanes locked in combat high above the sea—one crew firing their machine gun while the opposing aircraft spirals downward, its airmen thrown from the cockpit.

These postcards were part of aWelfare Series (Wohlfahrtskarten)published during the war toraise funds for the Deutsches Heer (German Army)and other charitable causes. The red imperial seal on the back reads“Der Reinertrag dient zum Besten des Deutschen Heeres”(“Proceeds benefit the German Army”), confirming its purpose as a patriotic and charitable issue.

Produced under the supervision of an organizing committee that included members of the German aristocracy and Kaiser’s household, these cards were sold individually for 10 Pfennig or as part of a 16-card set for 1.50 Marks, according to the printed information on the reverse.

Publisher Information:

• Publisher:Verlag für Sozialpolitik, Berlin C19

• Caption:“Kampf in den Lüften”

• Committee Members Listed: Herzogin von Ratibor, Frau von Stumm, Frau Kons. Staudt, Dr. von Behr-Pinnow, and others

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  Details:

  • Original WWI German patriotic postcard

  • Lithographed color print

  • Unused, divided back

  • Size: Approx. 3.5” x 5.5”

  • Condition: Moderate age toning and spotting consistent with age; crisp color and strong imagery

  
  

  A striking and historically rich example ofGerman WWI propaganda and aviation art, representing both early air warfare and the home-front fundraising campaigns that supported the Imperial Army. Ideal for collectors ofmilitaria, aviation history, German propaganda art, or First World War ephemera.