Printed photo picture postcard “S. M. ALBERT 1er. Roi des Belges.” franked with 10c French stamp, Semeuse type, cancelled to order with commemorative pmk of Peace Congress (17.06.1919), “VERSAILLES / CONGRES DE LA PAIX* 17 -6 / 19”. Backside inscription “333. - Portrait de S. M. ALBERT 1er, par Manuel. / Copyright 1918 by P.J. GALLAIS & Co, Éditeurs, Paris, Visé no 333.” Postcard with age minor imperfections. Scarce

The treaty had been drafted during a peace conference held in Paris starting on 18 January, but Germany had been shut out of the deal-making, while the Allies debated the matter alone, unable to agree amongst themselves. The treaty was eventually presented to Germany on 7 May. It was very harsh. The counter-proposals submitted on the 29th were all rejected. Germany refused to sign. On 17 June (Date of the above commemorative pmk)
the Allies gave Germany five days to decide or have the war resume. Finally Treaty of Peace
between the Allied and Associated Powers and Germany, Signed, 28 June 1919. Location, Hall of Mirrors in the Palace of Versailles, Paris, France.