United Kingdom. A Second War Pair Of 105Mm Trench Art Brass Shells Auction Footnote: One of the earliest

Footnote: One of the earliest 'standard' types of helmet used by British aviators during the First World War

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central plate in enameled and silvered tombac

1943 and awarded for distinguished service in the areas of research

the condition would be permanent

United Kingdom. A Second War Pair Of 105Mm Trench Art Brass Shells Auction Footnote: One of the earliestA pair of commemorative trench art brass shell cases. First shell with a design incorporating a sailing ship with billowing sails and clouds behind the ship, with a dimpled background, the top designed with five petals that extend outward, marked on the bottom "1944 (date) 105 MM M14 TYPE 1 LOT EME 4 7 EMCO" along with a manufacturer's mark on the outer ring, and "LOP 3 22 44 M1B1A2" on the inner ring, measuring 118 mm in diameter at the base x 355 mm