Original Items: Only One Lot of 3 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.

Due to the rounds, this lot is not available for export. The 37mm round is totally inert and in compliance per the current BATF standards governing ordnance.

The 37mm projectile candle holder appears to have been a souvenir item picked up in Reims due to the insignia affixed to the front of it. The ashtray is in good condition and does appears to have been made from a Prussian belt buckle with the roundel still attached in the center. The last item is a bullet letter opener that states it is a Souvenir of France.

All three are in good condition and comes more than ready for further research and display.