1920 Rotogravure WWI German Shell Fire Observation Dirigible Balloon WAR1 XGZA9 the Goddess of Mercy

the Goddess of Mercy

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1920 Rotogravure WWI German Shell Fire Observation Dirigible Balloon WAR1 XGZA9 the Goddess of MercyThis is an original 1920 World War I sepia rotogravure of a parachuter escaping from an observation dirigible balloon after it was struck and set afire by German enemy shell fire. The second image shows Secretary of War Newton Baker with Chief of Staff Major General J. W. McAndrew at Fort de Marre, near Verdun. CONDITION This 91+ year old Item is rated Near Mint Very Fine. Light foxing and aging. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water