az_imuth Posted July 8, 2014 Share #1 Posted July 8, 2014 I've always been fascinated with trench art from the WWI era, so when I happened upon this piece a couple of years ago I had to have it. I only wish, as with so many other militaria collectibles, that I would have received a bit of information about it's origin. This appears to have been an ashtray since the inside is charred and sooty. Other than that, all I know is that it was created from an artillery shell made by Remington UMC in 1915. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtdorango Posted July 8, 2014 Share #2 Posted July 8, 2014 now that is awesome!..........mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottiques Posted July 9, 2014 Share #3 Posted July 9, 2014 Nice trench art hat. The ones with US insignia are much harder to find than those with UK insignia-- these seem to have been very popular with the Brit soldiers. Most of those in my collection look to have been used as ashtrays as well! Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
az_imuth Posted July 9, 2014 Author Share #4 Posted July 9, 2014 Thanks guys... Scott--I would love to see some of yours. After I picked this one up, I searched the entire internet looking for other examples and came up empty-handed except for one very small hat. Ted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottiques Posted July 10, 2014 Share #5 Posted July 10, 2014 Here is a grouping: Close ups of two with US insignia: The first shows residue of being used as an ashtray. I have some more of these-- not sure where I have them at. If I find them, will post them! Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
az_imuth Posted July 12, 2014 Author Share #6 Posted July 12, 2014 Very, very nice...thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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