#35 • French Marines on the Yser: WWI Trench Art Shell

Part of TRENCH ART & WWI Memorabilia (live auction by Bannerman Auctions)

High bid $120.00

Status: Sold

Category: France

French Marines on the Yser: WWI Trench Art Shell. ~40mm shell casing is 37.5cm tall; depicts bold relief embossed French Marine with his distinctive headgear, in overcoat with full field equipment, charging forward with bayonet fixed on his rifle.  Band at the top is inscribed "HEROS DE L'YSER".  Has some adhesive tape at the top where a previous seller affixed a price tag.  Well done, and unusual subject matter.  Estimate: $100 - $150