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world war 2 wwii 1941 trench art solid brass 75mm shell ashtray irish army badge military relic

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SA1158393

World War 2 Wwii 1941 Trench Art Solid Brass 75mm Shell Ashtray Irish Army Badge Military Relic

£110    $149    €127
Item Number: SA1158393
Date of manufacture: 1940
Current Status: For sale
Seller: Strickland & Russell
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Description

Type of item:
Original WWII Trench Art Ashtray – Crafted from 75mm Brass Shell Casing with an Irish Army Eight-Pointed Star Badge
Material & Era:
Brass casing dated 1941 with hand-finished details, WW2 British military era
Features:
This unique vintage ashtray has been crafted from a 75mm artillery shell casing, marked LOT 290 – 1941 – CF – CL/C, and features a central decorative badge with raised emblem – likely Irish military or regimental. A fine example of trench art, possibly soldier-made during or shortly after the Second World War. It offers historical and collector value, as well as a decorative and nostalgic wartime aesthetic.
Shell Base Engraving Breakdown:
75 MM The calibre: 75 millimetres. Likely from a QF 75mm M18 field gun shell used in WWII.
CL/C Manufacturer code: Canadian Industries Ltd, Chalk River / Quebec, Canada.
LOT 290 Production lot number: Batch 290.
CF Cartridge, Fixed — meaning the shell and case were one unit (not separate like older artillery).
1941 Date of manufacture: 1941, so early WWII.
Broad Arrow (?) British government military property mark.
Small arrow over 48 Likely an inspector’s or factory-specific mark.
Size (approx): Diameter approx. 8.5 cm
Condition Report:
This piece is in good vintage condition with general age-related surface wear and patina. The brass has been gently cleaned to reveal original markings. Please review the photographs to assess condition. A rare find and ready to display.
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Declaration

This item is antique. The date of manufacture has been declared as 1940.


Dimensions

Height = 2.5 cm (1.0")
Width = 8.5 cm (3.3")
Depth = 8.5 cm (3.3")


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