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Bendigo Military MuseumSouvenir - TRENCH ART WW1, 1914-1918
... TRENCH ART WW1...Trench art, Serviette rings made from brass shell casings... domestic items - table settings Trench art, Serviette rings made ...The items were collected by Robert Allen No 7925 6th FAB AIF. Refer Cat No 1786P for his service history also 1777, 1778.Trench art, Serviette rings made from brass shell casings. .1) Depict coat of arms for city of Armntieres .2) Depict coat of arms for city of Albert .3) Depict coat of arms for city of Bapaume. .4) Depict coat of arms for city of Ypres.civic mementoes - souveniers, metalcraft, brassware, domestic items - table settings -
Frankston RSL Sub BranchMunition, Trench Art
... Munition, Trench Art... used by Naval weapons. These are an example of trench art... of trench art. These used cartridges have been modified ...Pair of 2 PDR cartridges of WW1 vintage, probably a version used by Naval weapons. These are an example of trench art. These used cartridges have been modified with the addition of three brass 'feet' which have been brazed onto the end of the empty case to enable them to be used as a flower vase. -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - Munition, Trench Art
... Munition, Trench Art... weapons. These used cartridge cases are examples of trench art... during the 1940s. Memorabilia Munition, Trench Art ...Pair of 6 PDR brass cartridge cases of WW2 vintage. These were manufactured in Britain and are a version used by Naval weapons. These used cartridge cases are examples of trench art which have been embossed with bird and flower symbols. These have been made into flower vases. these were manufactured during the 1940s. -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Munition, Trench Art
... Munition, Trench Art...Trench art vase made from a used artillery case... mornington-peninsula No. 1 Mark II Manufacturer VSM 3/11 Trench art ...Trench art vase made from a used artillery case (or cartridge) from a Quick Firing 18 Pounder field gun. This example is the No. 1 Mark ll type and was manufactured in March 1911. The QF 18 PDR was the main artillery armament of the British and Commonwealth forces during World War 1.No. 1 Mark II Manufacturer VSM 3/11 -
Bendigo Military MuseumSouvenir - TRENCH ART WW1, 1915-1918
... TRENCH ART WW1...Trench art mounted into a picture frame (attached by wire... military history - souvenirs Trench art mounted into a picture ...Items belonged to Robert ALLEN No 7925 6th Field Artillery Brigade AIF. The grooves on the handles are from the barrel rifling, they have been engraved "Bapaume" "Pozieres." "Ypres". refer 1786P for service history also 1787.4.Trench art mounted into a picture frame (attached by wire through holes in back of frame) nine items made from spent artillery shells. Three cheese/butter knives, one spoon, two rising sun badges, two "Australia" shoulder badges, one RAA Corps badge. Label says knives are engraved but too tarnished to be able to read properly.numismatics - badges - military, domestic items - cutlery, ornaments - metal, military history - souvenirs -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Munition, Trench Art
... Munition, Trench Art... origins. This is an example of 'trench art' having been made... and Australian origins. This is an example of 'trench art' having been ...World War 2 brass munition cases of Japanese and Australian origins. This is an example of 'trench art' having been made into a flower vase. Vase is a Japanese brass 30mm anti-aircraft shell case with a 1938 Territory of New Guinea silver one shilling coin affixed to the side of the shell case. the top of the case is slighltly splayed to form a decorative lip. Either side of the case are two Australian .303 spent cartridges vertically mounted and attached by two further cut-down .303 cases. The vertical cartridge cases have bullets insertedThe 30mm case has several Japanese characters on the base, naval anchors and the English S4/17 The .303 cases are marked M6 VII 1942 -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - Munition, Trench Art
... Munition, Trench Art...Pair of trench art candle holders made from Japanese type... of trench art candle holders made from Japanese type 96, 25 mm anti ...Pair of trench art candle holders made from Japanese type 96, 25 mm anti aircraft gun ammunition casings. Presumably souvenired by an Australian serviceman during World War ll. These used brass cartridges have been lightly etched or engraved with typical New Guinea designs and the lettering "LAE" and "1943-4". The type 96 was a Japanese built variant of the French Hotchkiss 25mm anti-aircraft gun. The type 96 was designed as a dual-purpose weapon for use against armored vehicles and aircraft, but was primarily used as an anti-aircraft gun in fixed mounts of one to three guns on Imperial Japanese Naval vessels.The cartridges are engraved with typical New Guinea scenes and the word "LAE", one has the date "1943-4". -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Munition, Trench Art
... Munition, Trench Art... (?). These are examples of trench art having been engraved with floral patterns... of trench art having been engraved with floral patterns ...A set of two spent ammunition rounds complete with projectile, which are souvenirs of World War 1. These are from the 1 inch Nordenfelt machine gun, the projectiles are made from solid steel with a brass jacket, have an exposed steel tip and have a groove near the base. Both the brass cartridge case and the projectile are highly polished and have been chromed (?). These are examples of trench art having been engraved with floral patterns and the words "to Fred from NL". These items were owned by Frederic Harley MM, s/n 910, a WW1 Artillery Gunner in the 36th Australian Heavy Artillery Group who served in France. He enlisted in Frankston and lived in Frankston after returning to Australia. Further details of the Nordenfelt MG are available, refer AWM < http://www.awm.gov.au/collection/RELAWM10737.005/ >One of the cartridges has the following stamped on the base: "RɅL" or "R↑L", "1884" and "lV" image "DɅD" or "D↑D" -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchBadge
... trench art... appearance of trench art; the other manufactured Metal badge... - one badge slightly larger appears handmade (trench art) from... has appearance of trench art; the other manufactured Metal ...WW2 propeller badges - larger of the two badges has appearance of trench art; the other manufactured Metal badge in the shape of the sleeve propeller worn as a symbol of rank by leading aircraftmen. The main body of the badge has been shaped from one piece of brass.Attached to the centre of the badge is a central boss made from a circular piece of brass. It has an impressed circle in the centre with engraved lines extending from the small circle.Two brass coloured metal badges in shape of a propeller - one badge slightly larger appears handmade (trench art) from silver metal. and has rear clips attached.propeller badge, trench art, ww2 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchMemorabilia - Trench Art Letter Opener, Unknown
... Trench Art Letter Opener...Trench art letter opener cut into the shape of a scimitar... high-country Trench art letter opener cut into the shape ...Trench art letter opener cut into the shape of a scimitar from a section of a shell case. The handle for the letter opener is made from a discharged British or Australian MK VII .303 calibre rimmed cartridge. The blade of the letter opener is attached to the handle via a bullet which has been sliced through the middle HMAS Uralba was an auxiliary minefield tender and armament stores carrier operated by the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) during World War II. She was launched in 1942 by Ernest Wright, Tuncurry, New South Wales as Uralba for the North Coast Steam Navigation Company. Requisitioned by the RAN while under construction on 13 July 1942 and commissioned on 22 November 1942. After being returned to her owners and being sold and used for a number of purposes she was sunk on 4 November 1971 to create an artificial reef off Carrum Creek, in Port Phillip Bay.Stainless steel blade with handle made from 303 round/cartridgeHMAS Uralba inscribed on bladehmas uralba, ran, ww2, letter opener, paper knife -
Ringwood RSL Sub-BranchWeapon - Souvenir, Trench art, c ww2
... Trench art... melbourne Souvenir sword made of coins Trench art Weapon Souvenir ...Souvenir sword made of coins -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Cigarette Case, (estimated); possibly WW2 trench art
... trench art... is possibly trench art manufactured from aircraft parts.... (estimated); possibly WW2 trench art... mornington-peninsula aluminium case container trench art cigarette ...Cigarette case probably made from oval shaped Aluminium tube (or similar aircraft construction material). The case has a removable lid which slides over an inner tube (see 'photos). The oval shaped ends of the case are made from a perspex (?) material or similar. The perspex piece fitted into the lid has four Japanese (?) characters marked in red. This item is possibly trench art manufactured from aircraft parts.There are four Japanese (?) characters written on lid however not yet translated.aluminium, case, container, trench art, cigarette case, tubing, tube -
Bendigo Military MuseumMemorabilia - BUTTER KNIFE, C. 1940 - 45
... Trench art... classed as trench art.... - souvenirs arms - ammunition metal craft- brassware Trench art Butter ...Items in the collection re J.C.W LEDEUX, refer Cat No 2378 for his service details.Butter knife with handle made from cartridge case, item classed as trench art.domestic items-cutlery, military history - souvenirs, arms - ammunition, metal craft- brassware, trench art -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchMemorabilia - Table lamp, Unknown
... Trench Art from WWII....Trench art with Rising Sun badge mounted on metal stand.... Dandenong melbourne Trench Art from WWII. Rising Sun badge inscribed ...Trench Art from WWII.Trench art with Rising Sun badge mounted on metal stand.Rising Sun badge inscribed Australian Commonwealth Military Forces. -
Bendigo Military MuseumAccessory - LETTER OPENER, c.1942-45
... Trench art...Trench Art - Letter opener, metal chrome finish, made using... effects metalcraft Trench art Trench Art - Letter opener, metal ...The item belonged to Thomas Seymour PETERSON LAC 52647 RAAF. Enlisted 28.3.1942 aged 18 years. At discharge on 11.12.1945 he was posted at 17 Repair and Servicing Unit.Trench Art - Letter opener, metal chrome finish, made using a .5 caliber casing as a handle.personal effects, metalcraft, trench art -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchDecorative object - Cartridge case, 1941
... WWII Cartridge shell made into trench art...Bronze polished cartridge case.(Trench Art made by William... Dandenong melbourne WWII Cartridge shell made into trench art ...WWII Cartridge shell made into trench artBronze polished cartridge case.(Trench Art made by William Curtis).Australian Commonwealth Military Forces Rising Sun badge on the side. Markings on the base of the case are 100, MF, 1941, 2PR No 2 and CF.t -
Bendigo Military MuseumAccessory - SERVIETTE RING, WW2, 1942 - 46
... trench art... from aeroplane parts. Classed as Trench art.... serviette trench art Serviette ring aluminium round with ends rolled ...Item in the collection relating to Capt R.A. Hanson VX111070, refer Cat No 5646.3P for his service details.Serviette ring aluminium round with ends rolled out, made from aeroplane parts. Classed as Trench art.accessory, serviette, trench art -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchSouvenir - Ashtray, circa 1920
... trench art...'Trench Art' ashtray with coat of arms in centre... ashtray trench art wwi Coat of arms, vertical rectangle with small ...World War I ashtray made in Ypres, France'Trench Art' ashtray with coat of arms in centre. rectangular, made in brass with cigarette holder grooves at each corner Coat of arms, vertical rectangle with small point as base, surmounted by open crown. Top third of shield features Cross of Lorraine on burgundy background, lower two thirds contains textured cross. ashtray, trench art, wwi -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Unknown - RAAF Tie Bar/Trench Art, RAAF Tie Bar
... RAAF Tie Bar/Trench Art... wings. RAAF Tie Bar Unknown RAAF Tie Bar/Trench Art ...Decorative tie bar to be worn socially and to signify a present or past association with the RAAFSilvered tie bar with silver suspension chain attached either end. Centrally attached to the chain is a small RAAF badge with extended wings. -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub BranchTrench Art
... Trench Art... Miscellaneous WW2 Army Ash Tray made from 40mm Bofors shell Trench Art ...Ash Tray made from 40mm Bofors shellmiscellaneous, ww2, army -
Bendigo Military MuseumMemorabilia - TRENCH ART TIN WW2, 1941 -45
... TRENCH ART TIN WW2... Murphy Memorabilia TRENCH ART TIN WW2 ...L / Cpl J.P Murphy VX17294 2/29th BN A.I.F P.O.WTin, Aluminium, Rectangular Shape with hinged lid. The top of the lid is engraved with a scene with central plaque with details re J.P Murphy" 2/29 Bn J.P.M A.I.F"containers, personal effects, murphy, pow -
Bendigo Military MuseumAccessory - TRENCH ART, C. 1941
... TRENCH ART.... Accessory TRENCH ART ...Cheese & butter knife, brass, rimmed .303 cartridge with curved blade attached to the projectile end."1941. H A, M H"domestic items- cutlery, arms-ammunition, cheese and butter -
Bendigo Military MuseumSouvenir - TRENCH ART WW2, C.WW2
... TRENCH ART WW2... are made of brass. Souvenir TRENCH ART WW2 ...The item belonged to Quentin Clifford BINKS, V245016 & VX114178 2nd AIF. Refer Cat No 1835 for his service history.Made from brass components depicting a V S Lighting on a stand to make an ashtray. The base is either from a 7mm or 3" shell and the stand and plane from .303 rounds. Wings & tail are made of brass.“New Guinea 1943”personal effects, smoking accessories, transport aviation, models -
Bendigo Military MuseumSouvenir - TRENCH ART, C.WW1
... TRENCH ART..., with arabic / Turkish writting Souvenir TRENCH ART ...Cheese knife, Blade brass set into a .303 cartridge, affixed to the base of the cartridge is a silver coin of the same diameter, with arabic / Turkish writtingmilitary history, souvenirs, metalcraft, cheese and butter -
Frankston RSL Sub BranchMunition, Trench Art
... Munition, Trench Art... gun. Munition, Trench Art ...Example of a used case from a 2 pounder field gun. -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Trench Art
... Trench Art... bird. On back is a pin to attach to clothing. Trench Art ...Large brooch made from base of 1915 18 pounder shell case. In centre, from where fuze removed, is a 35 mm picture of a water bird. On back is a pin to attach to clothing.On back: 18 PR, 1915, CF, F, K, 2, 16, A, YRY -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub BranchFunctional object - Trench Art - Ashtray, 1938
... Trench Art - Ashtray... round. Functional object Trench Art - Ashtray ...Brass 25-pounder shell case cut off above the base and made into an ashtray with 3 indentations and set in the middle of the ashtray is a .50 calibre machine gun round.Outer edge underneath - 1938 LOT 379 25PR ECC 1 Inner edge - No II S45 CY5-40 SH&S 6/40brass shell case, .50 calibre round -
Warrnambool RSL Sub BranchArtwork, other - Trench Art WW1, Ordnance Shell Vase with Lid
... Trench Art WW1... separately Ordnance Shell Vase with Lid Artwork, other Trench Art WW1 ...WW1 German Shell Casing. Height 200mm, Diameter 80mm. 2 Decorative Handles added (1 missing). Top flaired. Lid itemised and described separatelyOn Base: Centre- Nov 917. Above date- Rh MF (Rheinische Munitionsfabrik). Below Date- Dusseldorf. Other markings- 07%CU Sp67. AIF (unclear?)ww1 1917 shell -
Warrnambool RSL Sub BranchSouvenir - Lid to Trench Art Shell Vase, Decorated Lid to Shell Vase (see 0170.1)
... Lid to Trench Art Shell Vase...) Souvenir Lid to Trench Art Shell Vase ...WW1 German Shell Base, modified for use as lid to German shell Vase. Small bullet used as handle.Original markings still visible; Sept 1917. RhMFP87. Dusseldorf. St (Strengthened Case). Sp61. Additional decoration, entwined flowers and leaves. -
Merbein RSL Sub BranchTrench art, 1914/1918
... Trench art... angles to each other Trench art ...A 1917 brass Artillary fuse with four 303 bullets protruding from the base at right angles to each otherOn one side around the top (Rh.M.F. 1917) on the opposite side (Z.s.u.m.W.M.) and on the bottom (5568) and (z in double circle).world war one, artillary fuse brass, 303 bullets
