Czechoslovakia. A Trench Art Brass Shell Hold with a field-grey wool reverse

with a field-grey wool reverse lining

49 mm x 104 mm

at the alleged age of 21 (he was actually 17

saying: "His exploits became legendary throughout Japan and brought renewed faith and strength to many hundreds of ill and disheartened prisoners

Czechoslovakia. A Trench Art Brass Shell Hold with a field-grey wool reverseA Czechoslovakian trench art brass shell, showcasing a large Second World War period shell, the exterior featuring detailed tropical scenery in the form of a palm tree and wetland with a large bird appearing to be a greater flamingo (indicating service in the Mediterranean, Balkan, or Black Sea regions), the base featuring Soviet calibre stamps, measuring 125 mm (w) x 380 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.