Stereoview Belgians Defending Bridge Across Canal in Flanders Belgium Keystone

This is a vintage antique stereoview card published by the Keystone View Company. The card depicts a historic scene titled "Belgians Defending Bridge Across a Canal in Flanders," showing Belgian soldiers positioned defensively along a canal bridge in Flanders during wartime. The image provides a rare 3D view into a strategic military moment, capturing soldiers behind fortifications and armed with rifles.

The stereoview card is mounted on a curved cardboard mount with printed credits and descriptive text. The front of the card identifies the publisher as Keystone View Company with locations including Meadville, PA; New York, NY; Portland, Oregon; London, England; and Sydney, Australia. The card number is 18704, and it includes copyright and manufacturing information. The back presents detailed historical context describing the significance of the scene, referencing the treaty obligations before World War I and the German ultimatum to Belgium. This makes it a valuable collectible for those interested in World War I, historic military photography, and vintage stereographs.

Specifications:
- Item Type: Stereoview Card
- Publisher: Keystone View Company
- Subject: Belgians Defending Bridge Across a Canal in Flanders
- View Number & Title: 18704 - Belgians Defending Bridge Across a Canal in Flanders
- Format: Curved Mount
- Material: Cardboard mount with photographic image
- Locations Listed: Meadville, PA; New York, NY; Portland, Oregon; London, England; Sydney, Australia
- Copyright: Copyrighted by The Keystone View Company
- Era: Early 1900s (World War I era, based on subject and text)
- Text on Back: Historical description of the scene and treaty context
- Lot Count: Single piece
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