USA - Battleship Maryland - US Navy Warship - Chocolate "La Estrella" Cuba Postcard SP24

Vintage illustrated postcard depicting the United States battleship Maryland at sea. The Spanish-language reverse identifies the vessel as Acorazado "Maryland" under Marina de Guerra Estados Unidos and carries Chocolate "La Estrella" advertising.

Scene Details:

• Grey battleship underway through waves with large forward gun turrets, tall towers, and smoke streaming from its funnel.
• United States flag illustrated at upper left.
• Artist signature R. Lillo at lower right.
• Reverse specifications list displacement of 31,500 tons, armament, three aeroplanes, and speed of 21 knots.

Postal Markings:

• Divided back headed Tarjeta Postal with an empty stamp box.
• No stamp, cancellation, address, or handwritten message visible.
• Chocolate "La Estrella" advertising at lower left.
• Compañía Litográfica de La Habana imprint at lower right.

This card ha some creasing in the middle section and some stains on the back side. Please zoom into and look closely at the front and back photos to view condition, and feel free to send me a message if you have any questions. Thank you, D