WWII Era Trench Art Lot

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5 Pieces of WWII era trench art. Trench art is made from Artillery shell casings, rifle, and machine gun bullets. 1 40mm cannon ashtray, 1 artillery shell ashtray with .30 and .50 cal projectiles, 1 20mm shell lighter, 1 .50 cal bullet lighter, and 1 very well done picture holder made from aircraft plexiglass, .30 cal and .50 cal bullets. Brass is heavily tarnished from age and time. Excellent WWII military collector and display items. See photos.

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The Bannister Collection D-Day & Militaria

Feb 07, 2026 11:00 AM EST

Union, IL, United States

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