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nationality: Belgium
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To make the World Save for Democracy The flags flanking the U. S. flag and eagles are, from left to right, Liberia, Roumania, Montenegro, Serbia, Brazil, Greece, Russia, Great Britain, France, Italy, Belgium, Japan, Cuba, Siam, Portugal, and San Marino. -
Flowers of the Allies This postcard has a color illustration of flowers from France (Fleur de Lis), the United States (Golden-Rod), England (Rose), Scotland (Thistle), Portugal (Daffodil), Canada (Maple Leaf), Australia (Wattle), Belgium (Forget-Me-Not), Japan (Chrysanthemum), Cuba (Jasmine), and Ireland (Shamrock). Text at center: "Flowers of the Allies". Text at bottom center: "Copyright, 1918, by Curtice S. McCain". Text at bottom right: "Patent Pending". On reverse: "Printed in America"; "Curtice S. McCain 35 Warren Street, N.Y.C." -
For Freedom This postcard is a color picture of a winged woman standing in between ten flags. She stands on top of the earth with a wreath in one hand and an olive branch in the other. Text at bottom center: "For Freedom". On reverse: "Tuck's Post Card"; "Raphael Tuck & Sons' 'Oilette' Postcard No.3149/Art Publishers to their majesties the King & Queen."; "Copyright London"; "Printed in England"; quote from President Wilson in his address to Congress, April 2nd, 1917: "We are glad, now that we see facts with no veil of false pretence about them, to fight thus for the ultimate peace of the world, for the liberation of its people--the German peoples included--the rights of nations great and small, and the privilege of men everywhere to choose their way of life and obedience. The world must be safe."; quote from Dr. Page, American Ambassador, Plymouth, August 4th, 1917, on the Third Anniversary of the War: "The day of our supreme test is come. This Empire and the great Republic must then be the main guardians of civilization in the future." -
Serbie Belgique This postcard depicts two flags and two flowers underneath them, each flower having a human face in the center. Text at top left: "Serbie". Text at top right: "Belgique". Text at bottom left: "Juan Ruiz". On reverse: "Fantaisies trichromes"; "Paris -- Série no 85"; "Les Drapeaux du droit, par Juan Ruiz."; "Visé Paris. -- 455"; "Fabrication française". -
Rule Britania This postcard has an embroidered British flag with a crown above it and two flags on either side. Embroidered text beneath flag: "Rule Britania". On reverse: "Fabrication Française"; handwritten message. -
Good Luck This postcard has embroidered flags and the phrase "Good Luck". The postcard also functions as an envelope, with two small cards inside. One card has an illustration of a woman with a wheelbarrow and the words: "Sincere Friendship". The other card has an illustration of a dog holding a basket of flowers in its mouth. Underneath it is the phrase "To my dear Mother". On reverse: "Visé Paris et Exportation J.S. Paris-Déposé". -
England for Ever This postcard has a banner of flags and two birds embroidered on it, as well as the words "England for Ever". On reverse: "Fabrication française". -
Zeebrugge This postcard is a sepia-toned photo of a fire-damaged pier by the shore. Text at top left: "No 17 Zeebrugge"; "Estacade incendiée et le Thétis./Pier and the 'Thetis'/Afgebrande Pier en de Thetis." On reverse: "Edition J. Revyn, Zeebrugge-Môle." -
Cardinal Mercier Protects Belgium This postcard has a color drawing of a cardinal standing with his arm outstretched over a man. Text at bottom of picture: "Le Cardinal Mercier Protege La Belgique". Text at bottom right: "Translation: 'Cardinal Mercier Protects Belgium'". On reverse: "Dalkeith Poster Card P115"; "Artist: Dominique C. Fouqueray, France, 1916." -
Leaders of Contending Armies and Navies in World War This postcard has color portraits of twelve world leaders from World War I: General Armando Diaz, Italy; Admiral W.S. Sims, United States; Admiral Sir David Beatty, Great Britain; Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig, Great Britain; General John J. Pershing, United States; Marshal Ferdinand Foch, France; Vice Admiral Scheer, Germany; Enver Pasha, Turkey; Archduke Frederick, Austria; General Baron Jacques, Belgium; Field Marshal Von Hindenburg,Germany; Vice Admiral Thaon Di Revel, Italy. Text at bottom center: "Leaders of Contending Armies an Navies in World War". On reverse: ad for The Boston Mutual. -
Refugees This postcard is a color illustration of two small children huddled together on a rocky bank. In the background is a large cathedral. Text at bottom center: "Refugees. (Who wouldn't help?) Réfugiés!" On reverse: "Inter-Art Co., Red Lion Square, London, W.C. 'Two-o-nine' Series. No. 211. British Manufacture." -
Hearty Greetings and Best Wishes for Christmas and the Coming Year This postcard is a color drawing of an entryway with a royal crest in the center and three flags on either side. Text in center: "Hearty Greetings and Best Wishes/...for.../Christmas and the Coming Year/- From -/Bill [handwritten]." Text at bottom left: "5th Royal Fusiliers,/Dover." On reverse: "Copyright E. Mack, King Henry's Rd. Hampstead, London."; handwritten message. -
Thoughts of You This postcard has embroidered flags and "Thoughts of You" embroidered beneath them. The front of the postcard also functions as an envelope, but has nothing in it. On reverse: handwritten message. -
Best Wishes This postcard has three flags and three flowers embroidered at the bottom. At the top, "Best Wishes" is embroidered. On reverse: "M.J.B.O. Paris. Marque déposée."; handwritten message. -
Belgian Troops in Action Round Louvain. This postcard is a color-tinted picture of soldiers lying on the dirt and crouching in the grass. Text at top left: "Belgian Troops in Action Round Louvain." Text at bottom: "© by the International News Service, N.Y." On reverse: "Belgian Troops in Action 'round Louvain. Belgian infantry taking cover from the German rifle fire during the defense of Louvain."; "W.C.A. 145"; "Made in U.S.A.", "New York", "London". -
Ruines de Dixmude This postcard is a black and white photo of a canal with ruins on both banks. Text at top left: "Ruines de Dixmude 1914-18 Canal d'Handzaeme dans la traversée de la ville."; "The ruins at Dixmude Handzaeme canal passing through the town." On reverse: "Ern. Thill, Bruxelles." -
Ruines de Dixmude This postcard is a black and white photo of ruins. Text at top left: "Ruines de Dixmude 1914-18 Panorama"; "The ruins at Dixmude General View." On reverse: "Ern. Thill, Bruxelles." -
Ruines de Dixmude This postcard is a black and white photo of the ruins of a church. Text at top left: "Ruines de Dixmude 1914-18 L'Eglise."; "The ruins at Dixmude The church." On reverse: "Ern. Thill, Bruxelles." -
Ruines de Dixmude This postcard is a black and white photo of ruins around a crater caused by a bomb. Text at top left: "Ruines de Dixmude 1914-18 Entonnoir."; "The ruins at Dixmude Bomb-crater." On reverse: "Ern. Thill, Bruxelles." -
Ruines de Dixmude This postcard is a black and white photo of a canal with ruins on both banks. Text at top left: "Ruines de Dixmude 1914-18 Canal d'Handzaeme."; "The ruins at Dixmude Handzaeme canal." On reverse: "Ern. Thill, Bruxelles." -
Belgique This black and white drawing depicts a group of people standing on stairs in what may be a courtyard. Some parts of the picture are only sketches and not full drawings. Centered text at top: "Belgique" and "P. Carrier Belleuse - Pantheon de la Guerre - A.F. Gorguet". Text at bottom right: "1918 - Copyright by the 'Pantheon de la Guerre'". On reverse: "Edit. Art. H. Manuel, Paris". -
Ruines de Dixmude This postcard is a black and white photo of a canal with ruins on both banks. There are also broken wooden beams in the water. Text at top left: "Ruines de Dixmude 1914-18 Canal d'Handzaeme."; "The ruins at Dixmude Handzaeme canal." On reverse: "Ern. Thill, Bruxelles." -
Ruines de Dixmude This postcard is a black and white photo of a canal with ruins on both banks. Text at top left: "Ruines de Dixmude 1914-18 Canal d'Handzaeme."; "The ruins at Dixmude Handzaeme canal." On reverse: "Ern. Thill, Bruxelles." -
Ruines de Dixmude This postcard is a black and white photo of the ruins of a church. Text at top left: "Ruines de Dixmude 1914-18 Eglise et Panorama."; "The ruins at Dixmude The church and general view." On reverse: "Ern. Thill, Bruxelles." -
Ruines de Dixmude This postcard is a black and white photo of the ruins of a church. Text at top left: "Ruines de Dixmude 1914-18 L'Eglise."; "The ruins at Dixmude The church." On reverse: "Ern. Thill, Bruxelles."