Vintage Tomb of Unknown Soldier Arlington National Cemetery Postcard

$ 2.38

Brand/Publisher: AZO Theme: Military Memorial brand: AZO Country of Origin: United States Postage Condition: Unposted Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Country: United States Number of Items in Set: 1 City: Arlington Subject: Tomb of Unknown Soldier Material: Paper Size: Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in) Region: Virginia Continent: North America

Description

Vintage Tomb of Unknown Soldier Arlington National Cemetery Postcard. This vintage postcard features a sepia-toned image of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, adorned with floral wreaths including one from the American Legion. The photograph captures a serene view with lush trees in the foreground and the Washington, D.C. skyline faintly visible in the background, highlighting the solemn memorial site dedicated to unidentified fallen soldiers. The postcard offers a unique historical glimpse into this iconic American landmark, reflecting early 20th-century postcard production and commemorative culture. Printed on standard-sized paper (5.5 x 3.5 inches), this postcard is an original AZO postcard, identifiable by the distinctive AZO stamp box on the back, commonly used from 1904 through the 1940s. The card's imagery and format make it a collectible item for enthusiasts of military history, Americana, and vintage postcards. Its unposted status ensures the preservation of the back, which features a divided layout for correspondence and address, typical of postcards from this era.