Trench Art of the Great War 

Argonne Vase

Description: Shell casing flower vase made from French 75mm shell.  Poppy motif and 'Argonne' in relief with embossed background.  Scalloped top and twisted fluting on bottom half of shell casing.  Shell dated 1916 on headstamp.  13 1/2" tall.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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