Original Items. Only One Lot Available. Trench art is any decorative item made by soldiers, prisoners of war, or civilians where the manufacture is directly linked to armed conflict or its consequences. It offers an insight not only to their feelings and emotions about the war, but also their surroundings and the materials they had available to them.

Not limited to the World Wars, the history of trench art spans conflicts from the Napoleonic Wars to the present day. Although the practice flourished during World War I, the term 'trench art' is also used to describe souvenirs manufactured by service personnel during World War II. Some items manufactured by soldiers, prisoners of war or civilians during earlier conflicts have been retrospectively described as trench art.

Unloaded or dummy grenades, artillery shell casings, and similar devices, which are cut or drilled in an BATF-approved manner so that they cannot be used as ammunition components for destructive devices, are not considered NFA weapons. This example is in total compliance and is NOT AVAILABLE FOR EXPORT.

This is a good lot of two Japanese trench art ashtrays and one relic artillery fuze.

The first ashtray is simplistic in nature with a single cartridge in the center and four spots to hold cigarettes. This example measures 4” tall with a 3 ⅝” base diameter. It is etched with LEYTE on the bottom, denoting where the shell was taken from.

The second ashtray is suspended from the ground by small loops coming from the spots meant to hold cigarettes. There is also a cartridge in the center with a small bit of brass forming a shape around the tip. Also has a 3 ⅝” base diameter. 3 ½” tall.

Also included is a small relic artillery fuze with intact threading.

A good lot, ready for display.