Decorative object - Trench Art, Shell Case, c. 1917

Physical description

Brass shell case, engraved with trench art.

Inscriptions & markings

Engraved with ornate Egyptian symbols in 8 cm band around base end of case.
6 cm high AMF rising sun badge at open end, under which is - " TENTH A.L.H." and below that - "GALLIPOLI MAY-DEC 1915, ROMANI AUG 5 16, KATIA AUG 7 16, BIR EL ABD AUG 11 16, MAZAR SEP 12 16, EL ARISH DEC 18 16, MAGDHABA DEC 23 16, RAFA JAN 9 17, GAZA APR 19 17, BEERSHEBA NOV 1 17, JERUSALEM DEC 9 17."
Also at open end - 10 cm wide stylised bird with wings spread.
Markings on base:
" 18 PR II, OTB 5997, EOC B 1917, 27, Defence broad arrow, CF, 11/16, 5/16 No 1, II, F7 BK/L"

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