Garandomatic Posted May 18, 2011 Share #1 Posted May 18, 2011 Don't have too much trench art in my collection, but I found this a while back for a decent price, and it has some personal interest for me. The artist made a wooden shell for it. Anybody know what the gun looked like that fired this? Ever see much masonic trench art? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack's Son Posted May 18, 2011 Share #2 Posted May 18, 2011 This is the first of its kind that I have seen, and I'm really surprised now that you have posted it. The Craft has been around along time, and through a lot of wars. I have seen pins and emblems, but not trench art on the forum before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garandomatic Posted May 18, 2011 Author Share #3 Posted May 18, 2011 Yeah, I thought it was pretty unique. It looks like the tolls might have been from an armorer's box, as the texture looks to be from a screwdriver with a thicker bit, and the dots on the square and compasses might be from a punch. Heck, I need to hold my .45 auto up to it and see if anything matches up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack's Son Posted May 18, 2011 Share #4 Posted May 18, 2011 While I am not familiar with the 'tools' the soldiers had at their disposal, I am always impressed, and sometimes amazed with their artistry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garandomatic Posted May 18, 2011 Author Share #5 Posted May 18, 2011 Not a .45 kit, that's for sure, but pretty well done! I oughta look at the Enfield and the Springfield and see if anything on them matches up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teufelhunde.ret Posted May 18, 2011 Share #6 Posted May 18, 2011 Now that is a nice piece, never tire of seeing these forms of trench art! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSchlagan Posted May 19, 2011 Share #7 Posted May 19, 2011 That shell is a beautiful piece of trench art. Anybody know what the gun looked like that fired this? Ever see much masonic trench art? The shell may have been from a QF 6 pounder Hotchkiss, calibre 2.244 inch/57 mm, Naval/coastal battery gun (US/UK), or the adapted model first used in WWI British tanks: Although I have seen some "Masonic trench art"*, it is interesting to note that after pre-WWII Germany "outlawed" Freemasonry, the Forget-Me-Not flower/pin was substituted as an observable substitute recognition. * [i have a related, and rather unique, example of CW trench art that I will post in "Misc/Unknown" section.] The Craft has been around along time, and through a lot of wars. The Craft has been around a very long time. I found it quite interesting that both sides of a, then current, war/conflict have often been known to participate together in Lodge meetings, during such. The American Civil War is one prime example; the Revolutionary War, as well. The spirit of humble, sincere Brotherhood remained intact and persevered. Regards, Don. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSchlagan Posted May 19, 2011 Share #8 Posted May 19, 2011 * For interest in somewhat related example of Civil War artwork: http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/ind...howtopic=110176 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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