Decorative trench art artillery shell we believe made from the battle Arras in 1917 in WWI.

Trench art was a name given to art made from military materials often by soldiers in the trenches, prisoners of war and by civilians far behind the front lines .

This particular shell has a striking and powerful piece of art work depicting foliage growing through a fallen soldiers helmet.

Base of shell is stamped ‘37-85, PDPs-100 .2.16’.

Would make a great showpiece ornament, desk tidy, knick-knaks storage.

Overall length: 94mm

Diameter: 43mm approx

Please note: there is a pin hole through the base, please see photos for condition.