Vintage 1966 Hessian Fusilier von Lossberg 1778 Uniform K/S Risley Postcard For Sale

Condition Report

• Front: Vibrant illustration of a fusilier in a blue coat with orange facings and a brass mitre cap. Minimal corner softening and light edge wear. No creases or surface damage visible.
• Back: Clean, unposted condition. Features a detailed historical paragraph about the Fusilier Regiment von Lossberg, part of the first Hesse-Cassel mercenaries sent to America. Mentions battles at Long Island, White Plains, Fort Washington, and Trenton. Displays very light age-related tanning. Card stock remains firm with sharp edges.

DescriptionThis original vintage postcard features a Private of the Hessian Fusilier Regiment von Lossberg (1778). The reverse provides a fascinating history of the unit's extensive service with the British from 1776 to 1783, including their participation in the pivotal Battle of Trenton. Illustrated by renowned military artist Clyde A. Risley and published in Saddle River, N.J. by K/S Historical Publications in 1966. This is Number 5 in their historical series. Manufactured by ITI of Spring Valley, N.Y. A premium collectible for Revolutionary War historians and enthusiasts of Hessian military history.Search Tags: Hessian Postcard, von Lossberg Regiment, Revolutionary War Uniform, Clyde A Risley, K/S Historical Publications, 1966 Postcard, Hessian Mercenary, Battle of Trenton.