Original British WWI Named Trench Art Engraved on Captured German 77mm Artillery Shell Dated 1917 Historical Military Books is dated 44 with waffen

is dated 44 with waffen proofs

which will look great in any display setting

During late 1943 and early 1944

These are all used "commercial" cans that bear petrol company brand names such as SHELL and ESSO embossed into the sides

Crenshaw Jr

Original British WWI Named Trench Art Engraved on Captured German 77mm Artillery Shell Dated 1917 Historical Military Books is dated 44 with waffenOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Trench Art was created by many Western Front soldiers on both sides to while away the endless time between actions. Mostly these are generic reminders the troops of happier and quieter times. This example however is quite different. The main shell case is engraved with an Urn and decorative flowers, but also the Soldier's name and rank with his Regiment and all the Battles actions he had been involved in during the war.