Postcard – Gruss von der Musterung Zeppelin Bombing Scene (1915)

This rare and visually striking German patriotic postcard dates to 1915 and is titled "Gruss von der Musterung" (“Greetings from the Musterung”), referring to the military draft or conscription process. The front of the postcard features an elaborate and dramatic illustration of a Zeppelin and early warplanes bombarding ground targets, with anti-aircraft flak exploding around them in a vivid, chaotic wartime sky. The top of the card includes a rousing German patriotic poem that praises Zeppelin pilots and the "courageous flight squadron" (mutigen Fliegerschaar), rallying national pride during the height of World War I.

Printed by Verlag Adolf Zöller, Blumenfabrik, Frankfurt A.M., this is Design No. 65 in a known series of wartime propaganda cards. The composition is a powerful visual of the technological evolution of warfare and Germany’s use of aerial superiority for morale and recruitment.

The reverse of the card is fully written in ink and postmarked 19.4.15 in Reichenau (Sachsen) with a 7½ Pfennig Deutsches Reich stamp featuring Germania. The handwriting remains legible, adding historical value and offering a personal connection to the war period.

Condition: Excellent for its age with bright coloring on the front, light corner wear, and a strong postmark on the reverse. No creases or major damage present.
Display Suggestions: Suitable for framing or pairing with Zeppelin-related militaria or WWI aviation collections.
Collector’s Note: Cards of this type—especially with vivid combat scenes and airmail focus—are increasingly sought after by aviation and WWI collectors alike. The printed poem and action scene elevate its appeal far beyond standard field postcards.