~ Pair Of Slovakian WW1 Era Brass Trench Art Shell Cases – Site Le Mans, France ~
These shell cases were sourced from the North of Le Mans, a city in France, on the Sarthe River.
The shell cases have dotted decorative patterns pressed into the body. The front of each of the shell cases have been decorated with the Slovakian cross coat of arms surrounded by leaves.
The bases read:
“75 DEC PUPs1142 L 1/S”& “75 DEC D 125L 17 D”
~ Dimensions ~
The shell cases have identical measurements; a height of 13.8 inches (35 cm) & a diameter of 3.5 inches (8.9cm). One case weighs 1.19 kg, the other weighs 1.21 Kg; the set weighs 2.4 Kg.
~ Condition ~
The shell cases are in good condition with only minor age wear and no signs of major damage.