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Germany, Imperial. A Thank You Card For 90th Birthday Of Bavarian Prince Regent Luitpold, 1911

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Germany, Imperial. A Thank You Card For 90th Birthday Of Bavarian Prince Regent Luitpold, 1911

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Germany, Imperial. A Thank You Card For 90th Birthday Of Bavarian Prince Regent Luitpold, 1911

The card was issued on occasion of the 90th birthday of Luitpold, Prince Regent of Bavaria on March 12, 1911. Luitpold thanks the recipient for their best wishes. The card carries his facsimile. Measuring 230x158mm, very fine condition with light scuffing, some creasing, and some age-related discolouration.

Footnote: Luitpold, Prince Regent of Bavaria (1821–1912) was the de facto ruler of Bavaria for 26 years in place of his nephews, King Ludwig II and King Otto, both were declared mentally incapable of ruling. Luitpold joined the Bavarian army at age 14. In the Austro-Prussian War of 1866, he commanded the 3rd Royal Bavarian Division and during the Franco-Prussian War of 1870/71, he served on the German General Staff as the Bavarian representative. Luitpold became Prince Regent in 1886 and remained popular until his death.