Lot 347:
WWI Trench Art Brass Artillery Shell Casing, Argonne Forest
Sold for: $70
Description
A World War I (WWI) trench art brass artillery shell casing. The cylindrical body is adorned with etched or engraved designs, including the English inscription “ARGONNE FOREST”, a stylized tulip, a windmill, a four-leaf clover, and two swastika symbols. The base features stamped markings “PDPs”, “148”, “147”, and “37-85”, surrounding a central firing pin impression.
Condition report:
Good antique condition. Exhibits significant age-appropriate patination, surface scratches, and minor deformations consistent with its history and use.
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