1922 Rotogravure World War I Belgian Soldiers Trench German Infantry Brussels

This is an original 1922 sepia rotogravure of Belgian soldiers lining up and shooting at the Germans at Mechelen (Malines/Mechlin), Belgium during World War I. The lower image shows the German cavalry and infantry in the square of Brussels. The caption writes, "So violent was their attack and so irresistible their numbers that the Belgian capital fell a few weeks after war was declared." 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 10.25 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) RTO2C22