{"product_id":"wwi-carved-bone-heart-pendant-trench-art","title":"WWI Carved Bone Heart Pendant | Trench Art |","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAn authentic First World War carved bone heart pendant dating to \u003cstrong\u003e1914–1915\u003c\/strong\u003e, beautifully hand carved with raised initials and Cyrillic inscriptions commemorating the outbreak of the Great War.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to the original auction description, this pendant is carved with \u003cstrong\u003e\"In Memory of the War\"\u003c\/strong\u003e in Cyrillic, along with a Cyrillic monogram and the dates \u003cstrong\u003e1914–1915\u003c\/strong\u003e. The front features raised initials and carved dates, while the reverse displays the commemorative inscription above a carved crossed motif.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade wartime keepsakes like this were often created by soldiers or civilians as deeply personal mementos during World War I. The carved bone, intimate size, and careful craftsmanship make this an exceptional example of early trench art and wartime folk art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether displayed alongside military artifacts or collected as a unique piece of WWI history, this pendant is a remarkable survivor from the First World War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic World War I carved bone pendant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeart-shaped design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDated \u003cstrong\u003e1914–1915\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCyrillic inscription translating to \u003cstrong\u003e\"In Memory of the War\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaised carved initials on the front\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand carved from bone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrilled for suspension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasures approximately 1¼\" tall × 1\" wide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal aged patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne-of-a-kind wartime keepsake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good antique condition with expected age-related wear, light surface scratches, and a rich antique patina. Please review all photographs, as they are considered part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"George Leigh \u0026 Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52790736093495,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0987\/0281\/9639\/files\/IMG_1928.jpg?v=1785948312","url":"https:\/\/georgeleighco.com\/products\/wwi-carved-bone-heart-pendant-trench-art","provider":"George Leigh \u0026 Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}