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Trench Art Shell Casing Shot Glasses-6
This vintage set of 6 shot glasses were made from actual shells from World War II. Soldiers have always made decorative or souvenir objects in their spare time. The First World War, evolved into a stagnant form of trench warfare after the initial German invasion into Belgium in 1914. Decorated objects made from 1914 throughout the post-war period are generally referred to as trench art. Trench art items made during the war were in fact created at a distance from the front line trenches either by soldiers at rest behind the front lines, by skilled artisans among the civilian population, by prisoners of war, or by soldiers convalescing from wounds as handicraft therapy. Decorated shell casings are a main focus of interest among many collectors of trench art. Casings from artillery shells of several different calibers casings for the standard artillery field pieces: the French and American 75mm, German 77mm, or British 18 pounder guns and the larger 105mm, 155mm and 210mm artillery pieces and several sizes of naval shells: 1pdr, 3pdr, 6pdr were the most common ones used for making this kind of trench art.
Marked with different numbers 2 are marked: 1K-P382-39-W-?A329 and then an eagle with spread wings, 3 are marked: 7g-P490-39 and the last one is marked: 14K-P94-38-11A579 and then an eagle with spread wings. I'm sorry I don't know what type of shells these really are, if anyone knows I would appreciate an email. In very good + condition they measure 1 3/4 inches tall, 1 3/8 inches across the rim and 1 1/16 inches across the base. A wonderful addition to any Trench Art Collection.
SH & Ins. will be quoted after orders placed. If you have questions please contact me and thank you for looking.
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