Italy - Cruiser R. Montecuccoli - Italian Navy Warship - Chocolate "La Estrella" Cuba Postcard SP24

Vintage illustrated postcard depicting the Italian naval cruiser R. Montecuccoli at sea. The Spanish-language reverse identifies the ship under Marina de Guerra Italia and carries Chocolate "La Estrella" advertising.

Scene Details:

• Grey cruiser underway through waves, with deck guns, two smoking funnels, and a tall mast.
• Italian tricolour with a shield emblem at upper right.
• Artist signature R. Lillo at lower right.
• Printed specifications on the reverse list displacement of 6,941 tons, armament, four torpedo tubes, one aeroplane, and speed of 37 knots.

Postal Markings:

• Divided back headed Tarjeta Postal with an empty stamp box.
• No stamp, postal cancellation, address, or handwritten message visible.
• Chocolate "La Estrella" advertising and card number 80.
• Compañía Litográfica de La Habana imprint at lower right.

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