Ceuta / Morocco: Spanish Troops & Native Cavalry Signed Maynar Condé (Vintage Photo 1911)

rare original historical photo from 1911 showing spanish officers and native moroccan cavalry (early fuerzas regulares era) in ceuta, north africa.
details: 

matte gelatin silver print
date: july 11, 1911 (ceuta, spain / morocco)
size: approx. 18 x 23 cm (large vintage photographic print)
inscription: original handwritten dedication in blue ink by the officer/sender "maynar - sonbeck" to "francisco condé avila".
historical context:
this photo was taken during a crucial turning point in spanish colonial history, exactly around the time when the first indigenous auxiliary units (regulares) were formed in summer 1911. it shows a group of armed moroccan riders alongside a spanish representative/officer in expedition attire. a highly collectible, unique piece of military and colonial history

size: ~ 18 x 24 cm (1 cm ~ 0.39 inch)

condition: very good...minor silvering...a few age spots..very nice condition for a 100+ year old photo.....please also refer to scans which show complete front and reverse of photo

photography, fotografie, spanish colony, military, sodiers