Sterbebild, Remembrance Card, Ob. Gefr. Georg Schilcher, Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 6, KIA, July 25, 1944, Saint-Lô

Genuine WWII German remembrance card, of the Sterbebild type.

The tradition of editing a 'death card' in memory of a serviceman who gave his life for his country dates back to the Great War; just a few dozen of copies were generally printed by the family, being intended for relatives and close friends of the deceased only. Most remembrance cards feature a portrait and a prayer, or any other type of religous or patriotic reference.

Apart from the latter's name and age, the document indicates his branch of service as well as the date of his death and the area where the action took place. For security reasons, the unit and exact location were rarely disclosed. 

The present card is dedicated to the memory of some Obergefreiter Georg Schilcher, who served in a Fallschirmjäger regiment and died in the vicinity of Saint-Lô, Manche département, Normandy, France on July 25, 1944.

Georg Schilcher was born on April 27, 1922 in Friedberg, Bavaria. Probably serving with Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 6, he was killed in action when the Allies launched Operation Cobra on July 25, 1944. His body was buried in the German Military Cemetery in La Cambe, Calvados département (Block 41, Grave 253).

https://fr.findagrave.com/memorial/117915909/georg-schilcher

Excellent overall condition.

Format: 2.25in x 3.80in.

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