1922 Rotogravure WWI Italian Soldiers Front Piave River Trench Gas Attack Italy

This is an original 1922 sepia rotogravure of an Alpine sentry in the Trentino region, men sounding gas attack alarms on the Italian front, and a trench along the Piave River. The caption for the gas alarm image writes, "Sounding the alarm for a gas attack in first-line trench on the Italian front. Gongs were placed at intervals along the line and men were detailed to beat them at the first indications of the insidious gas vapors in order that their comrades might assume their masks in time."

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 10.25 x 15.25 inches; 26 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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