Militaria-Foto - Belgium Yser Front 1917 King Albert I at military sports event 6 original photographs - 1917

Rare historical collection documenting King Albert I of Belgium at a military football event / sports event on the Yser Front during the First World War (1917).

This carefully curated lot comprises six original card-mounted photographs documenting an official military sporting event organised on the Belgian Yser Front during the First World War.

The photographs depict King Albert I of Belgium inspecting and greeting Belgian military football players, together with official ceremony scenes, the royal viewing platform, and members of the Belgian military command. The photographs form a coherent documentary series of the same event and capture an exceptional moment of royal presence at the Belgian Front.

The lot includes:

* Original card-mounted photograph depicting King Albert I greeting Belgian military football players
* Original card-mounted photograph showing King Albert I inspecting the football teams
* Original card-mounted photograph of the official royal viewing platform during the sporting event
* Original card-mounted photograph showing King Albert I and senior Belgian officers during the ceremony
* Original card-mounted photograph documenting additional official ceremony scenes
* Original card-mounted photograph from the same military football event on the Yser Front

One of the original mounts retains a contemporary handwritten French annotation referring to the football event, further supporting the historical context and period authenticity.

This collection originates from a historical collection acquired through Heritage Auctions Europe.

Dimensions

Original photographs

* Photograph 1: 24 × 16.5 cm
* Photograph 2: 23.5 × 16.5 cm
* Photograph 3: 29.5 × 16 cm
* Photograph 4: 24 × 16 cm
* Photograph 5: 26.5 × 16.5 cm
* Photograph 6: 22.5 × 30.5 cm

Details

* Original period photographs
* Matte photographic paper
* Mounted on original card backing
* Contemporary sepia tone
* Contemporary handwritten French annotation on one original mount

Condition

Very good overall condition considering age.

Minor age-related handling, storage and mounting wear is present.

Please examine all photographs carefully as they form part of the description.

Shipment as a DHL Premium Package with tracking and insurance.