French Parcel Post Tag Sent to a Civilian Prisoner at Rastatt

Notes:

This French military post tag was attached to parcels sent by the Prisoner of War Service to French POW's in Germany. This parcel was sent to an interned French civilian incarcerated at the old fortress in Rastatt. Parcels significantly enhanced the quality of life for prisoners by enhancing their dietary options as well as emotional support from home.

Date Created:

1916-01-01T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Western Michigan University. Libraries

Subject Topic:

Germany, Rastatt, Post, Parcels, French Internees, World War 1914-1918, Diplomatic History, European History, Military History, and Political History

Rights:

No Copyright - United States. Physical ownership of materials: Georges Desson, "A Hostage in Germany," London: Constable, 1917, 108.

URL:

https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/wwi_pow_camps/392