Upper right corner crease (front visible)
Edge wear and corner rounding
Light surface age toning
Writing and postal markings on back
Overall strong eye appeal with deep embossing
Estimated Date: c.1907–1910 (undivided back era)
Theme: Memorial / Decoration Day (early Memorial Day)
Type: Embossed patriotic postcard
Strong embossed patriotic design featuring:
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Large bronze-style memorial medal with eagle and crossed cannons
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American flag shield and laurel wreath with red berries
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Central vignette of soldier greeted by woman and children
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Text: “In Memoriam” and verse “To The Unknown…”
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Red, white & blue flag draping at bottom
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Heavy gold border frame
Back:
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Undivided back – “This Space For Writing Messages”
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Postmarked June 26, 1909
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One-cent Benjamin Franklin stamp present
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Series No. 1 – Decoration Day Series
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Written message
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Corner crease upper right
Condition Notes:
- All postcards are shipped in a clear acid-free handling sleeve and a stiff mailer