When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
Pair WWII Trench Art Vases 75MM M18 Shell Casings 1942 1943 Vrede 1945 Peace Dov:
$265.00
Authentic pair of WWII trench-art vases handcrafted from U.S. Army75MM M18brass artillery shell casings dated1942and1943. Manufactured byChase Brass & Copper Companyand bearing U.S. Army Ordnance markings.
These beautiful repurposed pieces feature apeace dove carrying an olive branchwith the Dutch word"Vrede"(Peace) and the date1945, commemorating the liberation of the Netherlands and the end of World War II in Europe.
The brass has developed a richbronze-colored patinathat highlights the detailed craftsmanship and historic character.
Features
- Pair of matching trench-art vases
- Original WWII 75MM M18 shell casings
- Dated 1942 and 1943
- Peace dove & olive branch design
- "Vrede 1945" commemorative inscription
- Beautiful bronze-colored aged patina
- Unique WWII historical collectible
