Belfort — The Lion — To the Defenders of Belfort 1870-71

Description

Black and white photo of the Lion of Belfort monument, a monumental sculpture depicting a roaring lion, with a small man at its feet to emphasize the scale. The printed text at the bottom reads 'TO THE DEFENDERS OF BELFORT 1870-71' and 'BELFORT - THE LION'. On the reverse, a postcard from the Universal Postal Union with a 10-centime French postage stamp and a cancellation mark of 'LEVI 10 OCT 1908'. The recipient's address is to 'Monsieur Jean D'Archiria' at 'Bellechasse'.