Soldier with weapon — patriotic poem — R. Sasca, n°3600/s

Description

Postcard depicting a soldier in uniform holding a sword and a cannon, in front of a stone wall. Printed text at the bottom: 'This harsh lesson was not without fruit. At the school of strict instruction, The child has become the man without failure. Devoted to loyalty, honor, and bravery, The soldier, whom one can see in the first rank, Without concern for the penalty, fulfilling his duty, And who keeps in his heart, with idolatry, The cult of the flag, the love of the Fatherland!'. Reverse: printed text 'Postcard' with instructions on correspondence, handwritten address to 'Mlle Alice Chanticaux, Route de Chirron, jone' les Cours, J. L. Loire', and signature 'Robert Lavié'.