{"product_id":"antique-french-wwi-37mm-trench-art-shell-casing-verdun-oct-30-nov-11-perello","title":"Antique French WWI 37mm Trench Art Shell Casing Verdun Oct 30-Nov 11 Perello","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntique French WWI 37mm trench art shell casing\u003c\/strong\u003e with extensive hand engraving commemorating \u003cstrong\u003eVerdun\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraved French brass shell casing features decorative floral scrollwork and the inscription:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"VERDUN\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"OCT. 30 – NOV. 11\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"JOE PERELLO\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dates correspond to a period during the 1916 Battle of Verdun. While the exact history of the engraving is unknown, it appears to have been created as a personal commemorative piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal French 37mm brass shell casing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand engraved trench art\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerdun inscription with dates and the name \"Joe Perello\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecorative floral border and scrollwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich original aged patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplays beautifully\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate dimensions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: approximately 3 inches (see photos)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease review all photographs for condition and measurements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eCondition:\u003cbr\u003eGood antique condition with age-appropriate wear, oxidation, and patina consistent with age. Please examine all photos carefully as they are part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderful addition to any WWI, trench art, Verdun, or militaria collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"George Leigh \u0026 Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52791293083959,"sku":null,"price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0987\/0281\/9639\/files\/IMG_1706.jpg?v=1785955553","url":"https:\/\/georgeleighco.com\/products\/antique-french-wwi-37mm-trench-art-shell-casing-verdun-oct-30-nov-11-perello","provider":"George Leigh \u0026 Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}