WW1, Elaborate, French Trench Art, Brass Vase, Made from French 75 DE C H 20L. 17 H Shell Casing

*WW1, Elaborate, French Trench Art, Brass Vase, Made from French 75 DE C H 20L. 17 H Shell Casing*

Brass vase elaborately engraved with 3 flowers and repeated crosses. Engraved on the shell casing of the 75 mm De Campagne", the ubiquitous Matériel de 75mm Mle 1897 Field Gun used in WWI and WWII by the French and other countries. Soldiers and prisoners of war created trench art using the remnants and secondary materials of wartime, providing a window not only into their sentiments and thoughts regarding the conflict but also shedding light on their environment and the resources at their disposal.

337mm x 85mm

*Condition*
This commemorative brass shell is in excellent condition with some minor age related wear and tear. Please see photographs as part of the condition report.

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