1915 Rotogravure World War I Soldiers Body Armor French Helmet Protection YNY2
"Armor of Old for the Most Modern of Wars" This is an original 1915 duotone rotogravure showing body armor and protection used by soldiers fighting in the trenches of World War I including: a coat of steel worn by an English Infantryman; a French steel helmet; and a modern coat-of-mail formed of hardened steel plates linked together. CONDITIONThis 99+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. No creases. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. There is printing on the verso. Please note that the white spots in the top margin are just reflections on the digital image -- they are NOT on the item. Product Type: Original Rotogravure; Duotone Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine Dimensions: Approximately 10 x 15.5 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) Period Paper is pleased to offer a collect