1922 Rotogravure WWI 77th Division Buzancy France AEF Troops Gas Warfare Masks
This is an original 1922 sepia rotogravure of the men from the 77th division moving in Buzancy, France (Republique Française). The bottom image shows the American Expeditionary Forces with their gas masks on in the Lorraine sector. The caption for the top image writes, "Part of the 305th Infantry of the 77th Division moving on Buzancy in the wake of the retreating Germans. Eight days after this photograph was taken the armistice was signed."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 inches; 25 x 38 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) RTO3C22