Désiré de Villiers Memorial - Natal South Africa - Postcard SP23

This postcard features the memorial statue of Désiré de Villiers in Natal, South Africa, from the early 1900s. The monument commemorates a young soldier who fell in battle at age 18.

Scene Details:

• Life-size bronze statue of soldier in military uniform with rifle
• Stone pedestal with inscription "DÉSIRÉ DE VILLIERS" and dedication text
• Cemetery setting with white cross monument visible to the left
• Decorative iron fencing around the memorial base
• Tree-lined background with park-like landscaping
• Caption reads "Getrouw tot den Dood" - Erected to the memory of a young hero to fall in battle at the age of 18 years"
• Handwritten notation on front: "he fought for his country"
• Publisher mark: "TODS Punblish by S.A.P.&P."

The back shows a divided back format with King Edward VII one penny stamp and partial Preston, Lancashire postmark.

Please zoom into and look closely at the front and back photos to view condition, and feel free to send me a message if you have any questions. Thank you, D