Original First World War official press photograph taken on the Western Front in France showing an abandoned or bogged 18-pounder field gun in heavy mud and battlefield conditions. The typed caption on the reverse reads: “Australian Official Photograph taken on the Western Front in France. E.980. An 18 pounder bogged in the sticky clay.” Official Associated Illustration Agencies Ltd stamp to the reverse, London. Large format photograph measuring approx. 22 x 17 cm. A striking and atmospheric WW1 battlefield image showing the harsh muddy conditions faced by artillery units on the Western Front. Condition is original vintage condition with age-related wear, marks and handling wear as visible in the photos. Photos are part of the description
