1922 Rotogravure World War I Fire Troops Chemical Warfare Flame Throwers Belgium

This is an original 1922 sepia rotogravure of troops shooting liquid fire out of hoses during World War I. The caption writes, "Troops are here seen using liquid fire, one of the most terrible weapons developed by the war. The chemicals in the containers were forced through a hose and took fire on contact with the air. The stream of fire could be sent to a considerable distance and seared and blasted everything within reach." The first flame throwers were invented in Germany, and were usually filled with a petrol spray. The lower image shows a large gun being pulled by a twelve-horse team through Flanders, Belgium.

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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