Cloister of the Ossuary of Douaumont — Cells of the Tombs — Léon Azéma and Jacques Hardy, Architects

Description

Interior view of the cloister of the Ossuary of Douaumont, with its funeral cells and stone arches. Printed text explains that the tombs of the 52 defense sectors of Verdun are gathered to symbolize camaraderie and morale, with prices of 200 or 500 francs for inscriptions. Reverse: instruction against inscription on the front side, handwritten address 'Voyage à l'Étranger', 10-centime postage stamp canceled in Néfranchun, and mention of the publisher 'Phototypie A. Humblot'.