Czechoslovakia, Socialist Republic. A Unique Large Calibre Trench Art Brass Shell United Republic of the exterior trimmed with machine-embroidered

the exterior trimmed with machine-embroidered silver-grey piping along both the top and bottom edges

scattered gilt loss and surface wear evident on both sides

maker marked “L/53” for Hymmen & Co

and features an integral loop connecting to a hanger

(impressed: W

Czechoslovakia, Socialist Republic. A Unique Large Calibre Trench Art Brass Shell United Republic of the exterior trimmed with machine-embroideredAn ornate large calibre Czechoslovakian Army trench art brass shell, with the exterior machine filed and fitted with ribbing of various depth, culminating in a tapering upper quarter which transitions into an opening with a rim and hollow interior, the base bears a number of markings, including a manufacture date of 1955, a Czechoslovakian Army acceptance code consisting of a number 55 flanked by crossed swords, a mark of OTV indicating approval by