Trench Art - 1 Off Brass Shell (Shaped in the shape of an ashtray) - 75 mm Caliber - Italian Bras...

Trench Art - 1 Off Brass Shell (Shaped in the shape of an ashtray) - 75 mm Caliber - Italian Brass case made in 1931

Trench Art - 1 Off Brass Shell (Shaped in the shape of an ashtray) - 75 mm Caliber - Italian Brass case made in 1931

The Gun that was used was a Cannone da 75/27 modello 11 was a French-designed field gun produced in Italy prior to World War I. It was introduced in 1912, designed by Joseph-Albert Deport. It was taken into service by Italy for use with its Alpine and cavalry troops going into World War One and was built there in large numbers.

Engraving in German translated " Keepsake ... Halfaya ...
(which is in Egypt)

Good secondhand condition

Inert Ammunition

Dimensions: -

Lip Diameter - 10 cm

Base Diameter- 9 cm

Height - 6 cm

Weight - 532 grams

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