American Military Mortar Shell Trench Art Trophy

Antique Early 20th century custom made dore bronze double handled award trophy mounted atop of white marble plinth. Body believed to be made from original military brass cannon shell casing. Inscribed

United States, Connecticut, World War I era, ca. 1914 to 1918 CE. A metal mortar shell casing transformed into a work of art or memorial piece. The exterior features a stippled and textured surface de

American military shell hand hammered Trench Art circa 1940's wartime overseas. . Inscribed on base. Inscribed on base.

88th Division 350th Supp. Co. and H.Q. Great set of very well done Trench Art. Stands 13 1/2 inches tall.

Identical Bouquet of flowers on each shell casing. They both have a great tarnished color and were crimped and done very well. The bottom reads 75DEC. MAM 838L 17S on one NYAB 75 DEC 206 L16 M. They s

Commemorates Nov. 11 The end of WW1 and The Battle of Metz and The Voivrotte Forest 1918. The shells were purchase by 1st Lt. Thomas Wallace. Stands 13 3/4 inches tall.

November 1918 was the period of transition when the region of Alsace - Lorraine passed from German to French sovereignty at the end of World War. The shell casing stands 13 inches tall. It has 75 DEC

Commemorates The Battle of St. Mihiel. Has 2 Poppy flowers on in for the flowers in Flanders Fields. Has the name Ed W. Sharp engraved around the bottom. The bottom of the shell reads 75DEC PD.PS.1158

A very interesting example. I believe it was made before the U.S. Involvement in the war. The date on it says 1914 - a- 191 . Meaning the war was not over when it was made. Stands 13 3/4 inches tall.

Very neat style and design, just a great piece of art. I doubt there is another one like it. Every time you look at it you find another hidden character. The bottom of the shell reads Remington U M C

Has 2 Angels with Cupids Arrow. Great color and amazing Artistic work on this shell. The bottom has 1907 Patron En Fabrick Karesruhe on it. Stands 10 5/8 inches tall.

Commemorates the Victory of WW1 for France. Has the initials F.R.K on the top. Souvenir De France 1918 With the Lorraine Cross on one side. Stands 13 3/8 inches tall.

Commemorates the battle of Verdun 1914 - 1918. Made to look like a castle. The bottom reads 75 DEC A.TE. 696L.18.C. Stands 13 3/4 inches tall.

Commemorates the success of the A.E.F. and the end of World War 1 1914-1918. Very appealing artistic work on this piece of art. Stands 13 5/8 inches tall. The bottom reads 75 DEC FRE 5L17X.

The mortar shell is glued to a wood stand. Has 2 large roses on it that are done very well. The projectile is turned into a stand for 3 light bulb fixtures.

Commemorates the Battle of Monte Grappa a series of 3 battles between Austro- Hungarian Empire and The Kingdom of Italy. The lamp will need a new cord. It stands 26 inches tall.

Commemorates the Battle of Reims on one side and a Rose on the other side. Remanie A.HS.19.17 is on the bottom. Stands 10 inches tall.

Large very well done trench art shell casing. Has Polte Magdeburg 1907 on the base of the shell. Could also be the Angel Michael. Stands 15 1/2 inches tall.

Has a oak branch on one side and a bird on the other. Stands 13 1/2 inches tall. The bottom reads 75DEC MGM.831L.18 BX.

Commemorates the Battle of Metz and the A.E.F. has 1918 D. P. Aquino on the lower part of the casing. Also has the Loraine Cross and several leaves stamped in it. The bottom reads 75 DEC APXCC243L17 S

Commemorating The Battle of Verdun 1914 - 1918. Has flowers, Iron Croses and a horse on it. The bottom reads 75 DEC PDP s 562 L.17.P and a Navy anchor symbol. Stands 11 5/8 inches tall.

Commemorates The Battle of Argonne 1914 - 1918. Stands 9 inches tall.

The picture frame is made with 2 deactivated shells and doesn’t include a picture. The cigarette container is made from brass possibly from a mortar shell.

Stands 23 1/2 inches tall. A large letter A is inscribed on the shell casing. The bottom also has Lot1239ACCO on it. The projectile is hollow to allow soldiers to fill it with toxic gas or metal piece