Artwork, other - French Art WWI, "The Egg Bird"

Historical information

Example of WWI French Art, using found material.

Significance

Contemporary label, Whimsical article made from weapons (hand grenade + Bullet casing) + uniform buttons.

Physical description

Example of WWI French Art consisting of hand grenade "bird" mounted on wooden base using .303 calibre cartridges as pivot surrounded by 4 British Buttons as "fence".

Inscriptions & markings

Contemporary label: The Egg-Bird" found in "No-Man's Land"

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