Historical information

Trench Art is the name given to objects manufactured by both soldiers and civilians from shell casings, bullets, shrapnel and miscellaneous battlefield debris, and is predominantly associated with World War I (1914 – 18). The most common material used for trench art are brass shell casings, which, once decorated, can be utilised as vases. Often items will bear an inscription such as the name of a French village or theatre of war and engraved decoration or embossing. There is no known history in relation to this vase.

Physical description

Large brass shell casing with decorative engraving.

Inscriptions & markings

Engraved - Les Halles D'Ypres 1914-19 with engraving of building possibly town hall or church .
Several symbols, numbers and letters imprinted on base of casing.