Jump to content

WW1 Trench Art Shell


ponyradish
 Share

Recommended Posts

ponyradish

Here is a nice WW1 bringback but I cannot figure out what Country the Soldier was that made it. I figured it is not Russian. Maybe French? can anyone help on this one? Thanks in advance, Pony.

IMG_6259.jpeg

IMG_6260.jpeg

IMG_6261.jpeg

IMG_6262.jpeg

Link to comment
Share on other sites

bertmedals

Looks Greek to me (no, seriously).  Also, the caricature bears a resemblance to one of the Greek wartime prime ministers, Elefthérios Kyriákou Venizélos.

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Definitely Greek.  Bertmedals is correct.

Top word is  ΒΕΝΙΖΕΛΟ translating as VENIZELO

The word directly before 1918 is ΠΟΛΕΜΟΥ( polemou) and translates to "war" in English.

Post a clear picture of the word proceeding that if you will.  

Link to comment
Share on other sites

ponyradish

Thanks so much for the help with this one. I gotta believe this is one rare bird, what do you think Doc?

Link to comment
Share on other sites

ponyradish

I just found a Greek trench art shell that went through an auction and sold for $800.00. I think the one I have is even nicer. Pony.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share

×
×
  • Create New...