Original German WWI “Trench Art” Ashtray with M16 Stahlhelm & M1898/05 Butcher Bayonet - Hindenburg Cross - Assembled Post-WWII Military Audio It shows the coastal defense

It shows the coastal defense areas of France

The thick black leather belt is in very good condition

Perfect for any British or Commonwealth SMLE collection

The drum measures approximately 14 ½” x 15” and is

The enamel coat of arms in the center of the medal is turned 90 degrees for some reason

Original German WWI “Trench Art” Ashtray with M16 Stahlhelm & M1898/05 Butcher Bayonet - Hindenburg Cross - Assembled Post-WWII Military Audio It shows the coastal defenseOriginal Item. One of a Kind. Trench art is any decorative item made by soldiers, prisoners of war, or civilians where the manufacture is directly linked to armed conflict or its consequences. It offers an insight not only to their feelings and emotions about the war, but also their surroundings and the materials they had available to them. Not limited to the World Wars, the history of trench art spans conflicts from the Napoleonic Wars to the present