Cushion : German 77mm shell case vase with looped handles
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German 77mm shell case vase with looped handles
A 1915 German 77 mm. shell case vase with looped handles, engraved with the badge of the Army Service Corps. and the place names of Wytschaete and Messines, Belgium, dated 1917. Trench Art
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Media ID 14153247
© David Cohen Fine Art/Mary Evans Picture Library
Badge Case Corps Dated Engraved Handles Looped Messines Names Regiments Shell Topographical Trench Vase Wytschaete
Cushion
Refresh your home decor with a beautiful full photo 16"x16" (40x40cm) cushion, complete with cushion pad insert. Printed on both sides and made from 100% polyester with a zipper on the bottom back edge of the cushion cover. Care Instructions: Warm machine wash, do not bleach, do not tumble dry. Warm iron inside out. Do not dry clean.
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Estimated Product Size is 40cm x 40cm (15.7" x 15.7")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This intriguing and historically significant object is a 1915 German 77mm shell case vase, transformed into a decorative art piece during the First World War. The vase is adorned with looped handles, adding both functionality and aesthetic appeal. The exterior of the vase is engraved with the badge of the German Army Service Corps, a testament to its military origins. The vase also bears the place names of Wytschaete and Messines, both located in Belgium, and the year 1917. These names hold great historical significance as Wytschaete and Messines were the sites of major battles during World War I. The Battle of Wytschaete took place in October 1914, and the Battle of Messines in June 1917. The use of repurposed military shells as art pieces, also known as trench art, was a common practice during the First World War. Soldiers and civilians alike would transform discarded military items into functional and decorative objects as a means of coping with the harsh realities of war and as a way to bring a touch of beauty and normalcy to their lives. This 77mm shell case vase is not only a unique and visually striking piece of art, but it also holds a rich historical narrative. It serves as a reminder of the events and experiences of the First World War, and the ingenuity and resourcefulness of those who lived through it.
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