Unusual P-47 trench art plane

I just purchased this unusual trench art plane/ ashtray.

The model depicts a P-47– very hard to find in trench art. Additionally, the size is especially small with a wingspan under 3 inches. Body of plane is a .50 cal bullet, wings and tail are from shell brass. Ashtray body is a 1943 dated 40mm shell.

If you find this item interesting, be sure to check my other posts. I have numerous postings of trench art aircraft on this site.

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