World War II Trench art ash tray

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Posted 13 years ago

James
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This is made from a 5 in. 38cal shell base made in 1940. The ash tray was most likely made in the South Pacific. I would think it is more for pipes or cigars as it is very deep and the scallops are very large.

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Pop_abides, 13 years ago
one correction.........it is not .38 cal, it is 38 cal.....BIG difference...this is also a Naval shell, note the anchor....just sayin'
vanskyock24, 13 years ago
pops the dot is for the inch not the cal did you forget to clean your glasses lol
Pop_abides, 13 years ago
picky picky picky .......lol
hotkitties, 13 years ago
I just wonder, if soldiers are squatting in a trench, why would they bother to use an ashtray?
scottvez, 13 years ago
The term "trench art" describes objects made from war refuse.

Very little of it was actually made in trenches.

This piece being from WW2 and naval it was probably quickly cut in a ship shop or SEABEE shop.

Scott
vanskyock24, 13 years ago
hi james, wishing you and your family a very merry christmas

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