Original British WWI Named Trench Art Engraved on Captured German 77mm Artillery Shell Dated 1917 Historical Military Books EMPEROR) A high ranking officer's

EMPEROR) A high ranking officer's finest from the time of Great Britain's imperial glory

These are all used "commercial" cans that bear petrol company brand names such as SHELL and ESSO embossed into the sides

is dated 44 with waffen proofs

Blade length is approximately 25" and overall length 37"

74” x 48” [Many section drawings of artillery projectiles]

Original British WWI Named Trench Art Engraved on Captured German 77mm Artillery Shell Dated 1917 Historical Military Books EMPEROR) A high ranking officer'sOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Trench Art was created by many Western Front soldiers on both sides to while away the endless time between actions. Mostly these are generic reminders the troops of happier and quieter times. This example however is quite different. The main shell case is engraved with an Urn and decorative flowers, but also the Soldier's name and rank with his Regiment and all the Battles actions he had been involved in during the war.