Postcards Of The Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier

The tomb of the unknown soldier exists in several parts of the world and you can get postcards from any of the countries.

The U.S. tomb at Arlington National Cemetery is a favorite subject of DC and Arlington postcards. The changing of the guards and the guards standing or marching are common pictures on those postcards. You can get vintage postcards of the tomb as it is decorated with flowers or as seen from a distance.

There is also a tomb of an unknown soldier in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. There is a vintage postcard available showing the tomb. The card is lovely with a large brass or copper plaque and the tomb in the middle surrounded by bushes. It is a great addition to any collection.

At the wall of the Kremlin is Moscow's tomb of the unknown soldier. It stands as a memorial to the soldiers who died in the Great Patriotic War (WWII) for 1941 to 1945. The postcard is of a soldier mid-step in front of the eternal flame and statue.

Venezuela has a tomb of the unknown soldier in Carabobo Park. It is in memory of the Battle of Carabobo, which was the decisive victory by General Bolivar. It was the final battle of Venezuela's fight for independence. The postcard shows the honor guard and the eternal flame.

For a collector of vintage postcards, a section on the various tombs of the unknown soldier would enhance any collection. Part of the fun of putting the collection together would finding all the countries that have monuments to the unknown soldier.