Ypres 1917 – WWI Belgian Trench Art Shell

Antique Artillery Shell Commemorating the Battle of Ypres

This antique WWI artillery shell has been transformed into an extraordinary example of trench art, commemorating the brutal and historic Battle of Ypres in Belgium. Likely created by a soldier or artisan using battlefield remnants, it features detailed embossing and hand-crafted relief work, turning a weapon of war into a lasting symbol of remembrance and resilience.

• Origin: Belgium

• Battle Commemorated: Ypres

• Date: Circa 1917

• Material: Brass artillery shell casing

• Design: Hand-crafted trench art with raised floral and geometric detailing

• Availability: One of a kind

• Dimensions: 9" x 4"

Each trench art piece is a relic of human creativity and endurance, offering a tangible connection to the past.