WWI Adriabefestigung k.u.k. Fort Mamula Aerial View 9 (Vintage Glass Plate Negative 1910s)

breathtaking and ultra rare original historical glass plate positive measuring approximately 12 x 9 cm. this unique photographic masterpiece from world war i stems from an official austro-hungarian military archive series titled adriabefestigung (adriatic fortification).
the image features a stunning, crisp aerial view of fort mamula, situated on lastavica island at the strategic entrance of the bay of kotor (cattaro). the high-resolution photograph captured from a reconnaissance aircraft or naval balloon shows the magnificent circular architecture of the coastal fortress with exceptional detail.
features the original hand-marked military archival inventory number 9 in the upper right corner.
this is a high-contrast glass positive (diapositiv) which displays the final black and white image directly when held against light. the plate is in superb vintage condition with incredible depth and an intact emulsion, making it a true museum-grade piece for collectors of naval aviation, early aerial photography, and k.u.k. military architecture. 

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

condition: very good...tape on left border with 'adriabefestigung' written on it....please also refer to scans which show complete glass plate

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