SRI field post card from Morata to Barcelona, 1938

An exceptional and highly collectable piece of Republican postal history from the Spanish Civil War, perfectly showcasing wartime communication and political solidarity.

• Item Type: War Campaign Postcard (Tarjeta de Campaña) issued by the SRI (Socorro Rojo Internacional / International Red Aid).

• Date: 1938.

• Origin: Morata de Tajuña (Madrid front).

• Destination: Barcelona (Catalonia).

Historical and Philatelic Context: The Socorro Rojo Internacional (SRI) played a vital role during the conflict, providing humanitarian aid, managing hospitals, and supporting Republican soldiers on the front lines. To facilitate free communication between combatants and their families, the SRI issued specific "campaign postcards."

This particular card was sent in 1938 from Morata de Tajuña—a highly strategic town located in the Jarama sector near Madrid, which saw intense combat throughout the war—and was addressed to Barcelona. Mail sent through political and humanitarian organizations like the SRI from the Madrid front to Catalonia provides a fascinating look into wartime logistics.