Fleur de Guerre – 1916 WWI French Artillery Trench Art Shell

This antique 75mm brass artillery shell dates to 1916 and was hand-decorated by soldiers in the trenches of World War I. Featuring detailed etching and raised embellishment, this piece of trench art is a powerful example of how soldiers used their time between battles to create beauty out of the remnants of war.

• Type: 75mm French artillery shell casing

• Year: 1916

• Origin: France

• Material: Brass

• Design: Hand-etched by WWI soldiers in the trenches

• Dimensions: 9" x 4"

Each trench art shell is one of a kind, telling its own story through the marks and motifs chosen by its creator. These were often crafted as mementos, keepsakes, or tokens of resilience and hope.

A powerful collector’s item and a rare historical artifact.