Czechoslovakia, Socialist Republic. A Unique Large Calibre Trench Art Brass Shell United Republic of scattered gilt loss and surface

scattered gilt loss and surface wear evident on both sides

many of which are supplemented with bearer photographs

the exterior trimmed with machine-embroidered silver-grey piping along both the top and bottom edges

maker marked “L/53” for Hymmen & Co

residue in the recessed areas from polishing

Czechoslovakia, Socialist Republic. A Unique Large Calibre Trench Art Brass Shell United Republic of scattered gilt loss and surfaceAn ornate large calibre Czechoslovakian Army trench art brass shell, with the exterior machine filed and fitted with ribbing of various depth, culminating in a tapering upper quarter which transitions into an opening with a rim and hollow interior, the base bears a number of markings, including a manufacture date of 1955, a Czechoslovakian Army acceptance code consisting of a number 55 flanked by crossed swords, a mark of OTV indicating approval by