WWII South African Brass Trench Art Ashtray 1945 Shell Base with Half Penny Coin Insert Rare Mil

An exceptional piece of South African WWII trench art, crafted from a solid brass artillery shell base and featuring a mounted 1945 ½d (Half Penny) coin at the center.

Markings on Base:

• No 1 SA M 7/45

• 8*45G 4'7'2

• 243 CF U 1945

  
  

  Coin Detail:

  Original South African ½d (half penny) dated 1945

  Features the iconic sailing ship and bilingual SUID AFRIKA / SOUTH AFRICA inscription

  
  

  Diameter: 113 mm

  Solid brass noticeably heavy and well-aged patina

  3 notched rests around the rim (for use as ashtray)

  
  

  Ideal for collectors of:

  WWII memorabilia

  South African military history

  Trench art