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This is a very rare and unusual piece of trench art, made from the shell casing of an 18-Pounder field artillery piece belonging to the "C" Sub Section, 68 Battery, Canadian Field Artillery assigned to the North Russia Expeditionary Force (OPERATION ARCHANGEL) dated April 1919.
It is historically significant in that it has the roster of names of the surviving members of the unit up until April 1919, listed in order by rank, then last name. It may be the only record of who was actually in the unit at the time, as the war diaries for April and May of the 68 C.F.A. are reported as missing and presumed lost. Close-up portions showing the names are shown top and bottom.
The 68 Btty had been divided into at least two sections, covering different areas of engagement. The unit was reintegrated sometime in April (the "Seletski detachment"). It was shortly after some intense combat with the Bolsheviks that the C.F.A. and the 16th Brigade was withdrawn at the request of the Canadian Prime Minister in May 1919. A 1986 preliminary history compiled by the Canadian Directorate of History, National Defense Headquarters, Ottawa Canada is located here describing the C.F.A. unit and its actions throughout the North Russia Expedition. Note in the decorations section of the document that several of the names and ranks match the names on this superlative artifact received the Military Medal and St. George's Cross and other awards for valor. Of the 25 names listed, 5 received decorations as noted below:
Military Medal
Greaves, CPL
Kennedy, DVR
O'Connell, GNR
St. George Cross (this is the Russian equivalent of the Victoria Cross)
Kerr, GNR
Medal of St. Stanislas, 2nd Class
Hudson, A/SGT
The shell itself has numerous headstamps on the case and primer. The shell appears to be a 1918 case, with a 9/18 dated primer.
The back of the shell has a hole at the base, from where a lamp cord once exited. The top shows the brass and wood mounting for a lamp assembly (long gone).
Offered at $1999.99
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TAUSN-01 Trench Art US Navy PBY Catalina Patrol Bomber Model |
This is a WWII trench art PBY model made from aircraft
aluminum.
It measures 12 inches wide by 9 inches high by 8-3/4 inches long overall. The base measures 3 by 7 inches. The model depicts the patrol bomber at the moment of takeoff. This model is interesting in that it does not have engines. The model is made in one solid piece and very smoothly machined and finished. It is ready to display. These are views of the top and bottom of the model. The condition is near excellent throughout. |
$499.99 | Available |
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TAUSN-02 Trench Art US Navy Martin M-130 Flying Clipper Model |
This is a WWII trench art M-130 model made from aircraft
aluminum of the high wing four engine Martin Flying Boat.
It measures 17-1/2 inches wide by 10-1/2 inches high by 13 inches long overall. The base measures 3 by 8 by 7 inches high. The model depicts the patrol bomber at the moment of takeoff. The model is made in multiple pieces and very smoothly machined and finished. It is ready to display. The base is attachable/detachable without screws. The propellers turn freely. These are views of the top and bottom and base of the model. The condition is near excellent throughout. |
$749.99 | Available |
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TAUSA-01 Trench Art US Army Air Force C-47 Model |
This is a WWII trench art C-47 model made from nickel
plated brass.
It measures 8-1/2 inches wide by 1-1/2 inches high by 6 inches long overall. There is no base, however it is drilled on the bottom for one to be mounted. The model is made in one solid piece and very smoothly machined and finished. It is ready to display. This is a view of the bottom of the model. The condition is near excellent, except for some minor wear to the plating. |
$124.99 | Available |
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TAUSA-02 Trench Art US Army Air Force B-24 Model |
This is a WWII trench art "Jolly Rogers" bomb squadron Consolidated B-24
Liberator heavy bomber model made from aircraft aluminum.
It measures 8-3/4 inches wide by 7 inches high by 6 inches long overall. There is an aluminum ashtray base and the model is mounted on a lightning bolt. The model is made in one solid piece and very smoothly machined and finished. It is ready to display. These are views of the top and bottom of the model. The condition is near excellent, except for some minor wear to the plating. |
$199.99 | Available |
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TAW-001 Trench Art USMC LVT-7 Amphibian Wood Model |
This is a Vietnam War 1970s trench art model made from
wood.
It measures 12 inches long by 6 inches wide by 5-1/2 inches high overall. The model depicts the early version of the USMC AAV, the LVT-7, deployed by the Marine Corps in 1972. The tracks, wheels, and cupolas are individually carved are not moveable. The skirts over the tracks are separately applied. These are views of the front, back, and bottom of the model. The condition is near excellent with the exception of a pair of missing antenna and the barrel of the machine gun, which could be easily recreated. One of the antenna remains. The majority of the model is made in a single piece. |
$499.99 | Available |
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TAW-002 Trench Art USMC 3-3-3 Wood Plaque |
This is a Vietnam War 1960s trench art theater made 3rd
Marine Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment 3rd Marine Division
plaque made from wood.
This is Vietnam war era plaque with the Tori gate on the 3-3-3 emblem. 3-3-3 was at Sukiran, Okinawa before being deployed to Vietnam in the mid-1960s. Deployed during May 1965 to Chu Lai, RVN and stayed in country until October 1969, serving at Camp Carroll, Da Nang, Quang Tri, Dong Ha, Cam Lo and Phu Bai. It measures 9 by 11 inches. The condition is generally near very good, with wear to the paint, as shown. |
$49.99 | Available |
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TAW-003 Trench Art USAF MATS Commanding General Wood Frame and Gilt Award Plaque |
This is a Vietnam War 1965 Dated trench art theater made
China Air Force Presentation Plaque to MATS Commander
Four Star General Howell M ESTES, Jr.
This is a very fancy framed lot, with China pilot wing insignia and custom embossed plaque from the Commander-In-Chief of the Chinese Air Force. This is a view of the back, showing the fancy construction. It measures 10 by 12-1/2 inches and is more than 1 inch deep. The condition is generally near excellent, as shown. |
$99.99 | Available |
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TAK-006 Trench Art French Campaign Clasp Knife |
This is a World War I French trench art folding single
blade clasp knife
It measures 13 inches overall. There are CORPS DU RAGNAR (last word unreadable?) maker markings apparent, deeply stamped with a lizard or dragon emblem in an oval on the left side of the blade. There is an acid etch on the same side reading "Campagne 1914 - 15 - 16 - 17 - 18. The other side has Combatte pour la France and embellishments. The blade is one sided and sharp. The blade locks open and can be closed by pulling the ring to release it. The condition is near excellent. The wooden handle is made in one single piece, with an attached spring for the blade retainer. |
$249.99 | Available |
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TAK-005 Trench Art Shrapnel Knife |
This is a World War I German trench art knife made from a
piece of artillery shrapnel.
It measures 7-3/8 inches overall. There are no markings apparent. The blade is two sided and sharp on both edges. This is a view of the back of the knife. The condition is near excellent with some rust freckling on the blade and darkness on the steel shell fragment. It is made in one single piece. |
$99.99 | Available |
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TAK-002 Trench Art Brass Shell Casing Campaign Banner Knife |
This is a World War I 1918 brass trench art knife made
from two pieces of artillery shell casings.
It measures 6-5/8 inches overall. The campaigns are nicely stamped in a series of banner panels. They include:
The blade is single sided and not sharpened on the edge. This is a view of the back of the knife. The condition is near excellent with some tarnish from age. |
$199.99 | Available |
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TAK-003 Trench Art Brass Shell Casing WWI Italy Campaign Gal Leg Knife |
This is a World War I 1919 Italy occupation brass trench
art knife made from a piece of artillery shell casing.
It measures 8-3/4 inches overall. The side shown at the left has the date 4th Nove 1919 and Teodo. The name Venice and bloomers on a stocking leg with slipper are on the back. The blade is curved and moderately sharpened on the edge. The condition is near excellent with some tarnish from age. |
$149.99 | Available |
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TAK-004 Trench Art Brass Shell Casing WWI Profile Knife |
This is a World War I brass trench art knife made from a
piece of artillery shell casing.
It measures 8-3/4 inches overall. The artwork is partially complete, this piece was obviously in progress and not finished. This is a view of the back. The piece is unpolished, showing some hand engraving and the profile of a face with the long tongue as a scimitar blade with a curved and unsharpened edges. The condition is near excellent with some tarnish from age. |
$99.99 | Available |
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TASS-02 Trench Art Brass Shell Casing USAAF North Africa Campaign |
This is a World War II 1944 brass trench art vase made
from a British 25-pounder 1940 dated shell casing.
It measures 11-1/4 inches high and 5 inches in diameter at the opening, and 4 inches at the base. The base of the shell and expended primer have the usual lot and date markings (8/40 on the primer, 1940CF on the casing, Broad Arrow, etc) The silver USAAF aluminum emblem is formed around the casing. There is a separately applied copper plate riveted to the opposite side. It reads: THIS SHELL WAS SALVAGED IN 1944 FROM THE WORLD WAR II BATTLE FIELD OF NORTH AFRICA AND WAS DISPOSED OF BY THE BRITISH MILITARY THROUGH A RELIC SALE THEREFORE ITS POSSESSION IS LEGAL. Below this is a large US and UK flag with USA and GT BRITAIN. Below these flags are smaller flags (each labeled) POLAND, GREECE, FIGHTING FRENCH, SOUTH AFRICA, NEW ZEALAND, and AUSTRALIA. Below the smaller flags is: THE ALLIED VICTORY NORTH AFRICA CAMPAIGN. These are views of the left, center, and right of the hand engraved copper plate. The engraving is very faint and difficult to photograph. The condition is very good to near excellent with some tarnish and wear from age and long use. |
$149.99 | Available |
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TASS-01 Trench Art Brass Shell Casing RAF Swagger Stick |
This is a World War II 1942 brass trench art swagger
stick made from two pieces of shell casings.
It measures 26 inches overall. The silver RAF wing with King's crown surmount is formed around a large caliber machinegun casing. There is a separately applied brass letter "M" below. The end has a silver 6 pence coin dated 1942. The tip is the business end of a cut .303 shell casing. These are views of the front and back of the heavy mahogany stick. The condition is near excellent with some tarnish and wear from age and long use. |
$199.99 | Available |
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TAB-001 Trench Art Aircraft Aluminum Italy Campaign 1944 Date Bracelet |
This is a World War II 1944 aluminum hand engraved
bracelet with mid war campaigns listed.
It measures 8 inches overall. The campaigns are nicely engraved on an oval panel, featuring a smoking Mount Vesuvius. They include:
The bracelet is complete and totally serviceable, ready to wear or display. These are overall views of the front and back of the bracelet. The condition is near excellent with some very minor tarnish from age. We have a number of other military bracelets on the jewelry page. |
$99.99 | Available |
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TAB-007 Trench Art Solid Brass Swastika Candlestick |
This is a World War II 2-1/2 inch across the flats
swastika candle holder. This is a cast brass candle holder threaded screw attached to a brass cast swastika base. This is a view of the bottom of the candlestick. The condition is near excellent with some tarnish from age. |
$99.99 | Available |
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TAB-004 Morocco Camel Leather Coin Covered Bag |
This is a World War II made North Africa HEAVY camel
leather shoulder bag with more than one hundred fifty
(150) 18th, 19th, and early 20th century coins.
This bag is very well-made with leather thong lacing throughout, with rivets at the stress points, a wide rivet decorated shoulder strap and dozens of coins of various countries (most are Moroc). There are several English and French denomination coins including an 1865 Napoleon III coin and many others. The latest date is a single 1944 French two Franc coin. All coins are domed and attached with rivet to a post attached to the reverse side of each coin, as seen on the back of the flap. The coins are not punctured through to the faces. The coins fit tightly to the flap of the bag and do not snag in carry. Here are some close-up views of the details of the coins: The bag measures 18 inches wide and 20 inches high, folded as shown at the left. This is a view of the bag open and one of the back side. Note the two 12 by 12 inch external pockets under the flap and on the back held with thong lacing. There is a massive interior pocket. The strap is about 40 inches long and 3 inches wide with over 100 hand made rivets for decoration and attachment to two large rings on the bag. This is a view of the back of the plate. The condition is near excellent with the coins showing tarnish from age. The leather is very soft and supple. It is serviceable and complete, ready to display or carry. |
$499.99 | Available |
