1915-1918 French Army 75mm gun shell casing "trench art" souvenir
Entry/Object ID
2006.15.1
Description
1915-1918 French Army 75mm gun shell casing "trench art" souvenir. Cylindrical, brass, fired primer. Converted into " trench art" by cutting down shell casing. Pattern of acorns, oakleaves, vines, ribbon around top rim.
Made/Created
Date made
1915 - 1918
Notes
Date: 1915
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Transcription
Stamped into base: "75" Stamped into primer: "5/28" "15/2"
Accession number inside rim.
