World War I-era brass shell casing, repurposed as trench art
The exterior features detailed hand-engraved decorations with a leaf-like pattern and a personalized inscription: Maurice H. Hall to Helena Fritz 1918 
Base is stamped with artillery markings: 37-85, P.D.P.S. 25 17
Wonderful military trench art with high level of detailed work, along with personal message, so great
Dent to top edge as shown
3 3/4 inches L