Czechoslovakia. A Trench Art Brass Shell Hold Monetny Dvor mint marked and

Monetny Dvor mint marked and number engraved "449740" on the reverse)

at the alleged age of 21 (he was actually 17

with a field-grey wool reverse lining

original neck ribbon missing ties

49 mm x 104 mm

Czechoslovakia. A Trench Art Brass Shell Hold Monetny Dvor mint marked andA Czechoslovakian trench art brass shell, showcasing a large Second World War period shell, the exterior featuring detailed tropical scenery in the form of a palm tree and wetland with a large bird appearing to be a greater flamingo (indicating service in the Mediterranean, Balkan, or Black Sea regions), the base featuring Soviet calibre stamps, measuring 125 mm (w) x 380 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.