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To my boy now serving his king and country [postcard, World War I]

Verse set in a frame of the flag and border of flowers, the word Mizpah framed in flowers at top of card: To my boy / now serving his / king and country / On active service / The Lord keep watch / 'twixt thee and me / The time that you're away / Then "Mizpah" let our / watchword be / For ever and for aye.

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Date(s): 1916

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