Original WWI Ypres Ruins Postcard (1914–18) – Ancient Vauban Ramparts, Belgium

An authentic First World War-era postcard depicting the devastated landscape surrounding the ancient Vauban ramparts of Ypres (Ieper), Belgium. The image captures the destruction left by the fighting around Ypres during the Great War, with shattered trees, flooded terrain, and damaged fortifications visible throughout the scene.

The postcard bears the printed caption:

"Ruines d'Ypres 1914-18 – The ruins at Ypres – Anciens remparts de Vauban – Ancient Vauban's ramparts."

Published by ELS and printed by Ern. Thill, Brussels, this unused postcard serves as a striking visual record of one of the most heavily contested sectors of the Western Front. Ypres became synonymous with the horrors of trench warfare and endured repeated bombardment throughout the war.

Condition

• Original period postcard (not a reproduction)

• Postally used:  No

• Writing on backside: No

• Stamp present: No

• Corners: Light wear

• Surface: Light age toning

Please see photos for detailed condition.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Country: Belgium

• Year:1920-1930

• Publisher ELS

• Type: Real photo postcard

• Dimensions: Approx. 14x9cm

• Era: First World War

SHIPPING

• Carefully packed in protective sleeve

• Combined shipping available