A small boy wearing a sailor suit appears to be looking down on a British soldier from the top right-hand corner of this black-and-white postcard. The soldier is perched on a table, apparently engaged in composing a letter. His cap badge appears to be that of the Royal Artillery, and the badge on his lower right-hand sleeve is a Royal Artillery gun-layer’s trade-proficiency badge. The two stripes on his lower left-hand sleeve signify six years’ long service and good conduct. The legend beneath him reads, ‘Though parted now from those I love, / They still are present to my eye, / And gladly shall I hail the day / When peace returns by and by.’. ‘PRINTED IN GREAT BRITAIN’, ‘Valentine’s Series’ and ‘Valentine’s Series is a guarantee of BRITISH Manufacture’ are among the details printed on the reverse. There is a message written in black ink as well, which reads: ‘My Dear Child / I hope you are keeping your Mama company & being a good Boy / From Dada xxxxxx’. || A British sentimental postcard || || A British sentimental postcard || Postcard

A British humorous postcard || The illustration on the front of this postcard depicts four boys lined up as though for a military inspection. In front of them is a larger lad astride a broomstick, pointing a toy sword at another boy, who is clutching a squalling toddler. The caption below reads, ‘The Captain: “You can’t join. Somebody must stop at home and mind the kids”.’. The printed details on the back include the following: ‘Youthful Ideas of Patriotism. / The “Classic” All British Series. – No. 22. / Published by W. N. Sharpe Ltd., Bradford & London.’ and ‘222’. The postcard has been franked: ‘London. S.E. / 12 45 PM / 12 MAY 16E’. The writer has addressed the card, in black ink, to ‘Miss N Dunnett / 24 St Edmunds Street / Northampton’. The message reads, ‘Dear N / Just received your letter will write so you get one Sunday Ta to / Yours x x’. || || A British humorous postcard || Postcard

A British patriotic postcard || A small boy, naked except for the armband on his right arm, has been portrayed on the front of this postcard above the caption, ‘I’m not in khaki – but it’s all right, I’ve got my armlet on!’ Printed details on the reverse include ‘No. 635’ and ‘H. B. Series. Entire British Production. London. E.C.’. A message has been written in black ink. It reads, ‘Dear Johnnie / Don’t you like this, Bert? wants to know which Hand is it in she gave it me / Annie’. || || A British patriotic postcard || Postcard