Czechoslovakia, Socialist Republic. A Unique Large Calibre Trench Art Brass Shell Archive golden and red threads

golden and red threads

measuring 170 mm in diameter x 120 mm in height

measuring 38 mm (w) x 44 mm (h) each

where he was to spend the next five weeks before being discharged to Base Details at Le Treport on December 18th

Czechoslovakia, Socialist Republic. A Unique Large Calibre Trench Art Brass Shell Archive golden and red threadsAn ornate large calibre Czechoslovakian Army trench art brass shell, with the exterior machine filed and fitted with ribbing of various depth, culminating in a tapering upper quarter which transitions into an opening with a rim and hollow interior, the base bears a number of markings, including a manufacture date of 1955, a Czechoslovakian Army acceptance code consisting of a number 55 flanked by crossed swords, a mark of OTV indicating approval by