1922 Rotogravure World War I Weapons Regnieville Tank Canadians Army Land Mine

This is an original 1922 sepia rotogravure of a demolished French army tank in Regnieville, France (Republique Française) after running over a German land mine. Also shown in the rotogravure is a land mine with its cover removed, an anti-tank rifle, and deep pits used by the Germans to swallow tanks. The caption for the latter image writes, "Deep pits so arranged as to look shallow and thus entice tanks to cross them and be engulfed. These devices were extensively used in the last German retreat to retard the advance of the Allies, who were in close pursuit."

CONDITION

This 89+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Light aging throughout. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note that there is print on the reverse.

• Product Type: Original Rotogravure; Sepia
• Grade: Very Fine ++
• Dimensions: Approximately 10 x 15.25 inches; 25 x 39 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

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