WWI German Parseval Sigsfeld Observation Balloon Drachenballon*2 (Vintage Glass Plate Negative 1910s)

ultra rare original historical glass plate negative measuring approximately 12 x 9 cm. this unique one of a kind photographic master record from world war i belongs to the same military archive series as negative number 926.
it shows a different, closer angle of a german military parseval-sigsfeld type observation balloon (drachenballon) floating in the air. the imperial german army balkenkreuz (iron cross) insignia is prominently visible on the side of the balloon's envelope. the observation basket hangs suspended below the extensive rigging.
the negative includes the hand-inked archival inventory number 924 at the bottom right corner and historical classification marks on the top left edge.

size: ~ 12 x 9 cm (1 cm ~ 0.39 inch)

condition: very good...some faults in plate....please also refer to scans which show complete glass plate

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