1922 Rotogravure World War I American Sentry Soldier Uniform Rhine River Germany

This is an original 1922 sepia rotogravure of an American sentry on the Rhine river near Coblenz, Germany (Deutschland). The caption for the image reads, "One of the members of the American army of occupation doing guard duty on the Rhine near Coblenz. For many years that classic river had known none but German sentries, and nothing more completely typifies the defeat of the Central Powers than the presence of this sentinel from the other side of the world." CONDITIONThis 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) RTO2C22