{"product_id":"wwi-trench-art-heart-pendant-with-turkish-rifle-cartridge-base-hand-painted-chalk-1","title":"WWI Trench Art Heart Pendant with Turkish Rifle Cartridge Base | Hand Painted Chalk | 1¼\"","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAn authentic World War I trench art heart pendant handcrafted from carved chalk and decorated in a hand-painted mottled camouflage pattern of red, pink, and green. Set into the center is the base of an Ottoman (Turkish) rifle cartridge, creating a striking souvenir likely made by a soldier during the First World War.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis style of trench art pendant is illustrated in \u003cstrong\u003eJane Kimball's \u003cem\u003eTrench Art: An Illustrated History\u003c\/em\u003e (page 211)\u003c\/strong\u003e and represents one of the more recognizable forms of handcrafted WWI sweetheart souvenirs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1¼ inches tall (including the suspension loop)\u003c\/strong\u003e, this one-of-a-kind pendant retains its original brass hanging loop and displays the careful hand craftsmanship characteristic of authentic wartime trench art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic World War I trench art pendant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarved chalk construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal hand-painted camouflage finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOttoman (Turkish) rifle cartridge base centerpiece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal brass suspension loop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately \u003cstrong\u003e1¼\" tall\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne-of-a-kind soldier-made keepsake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good antique condition with expected age-related wear. Minor paint loss, surface wear, and light handling marks are present, all consistent with age and authentic wartime use. Please review all photographs as they form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"George Leigh \u0026 Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52790777151799,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0987\/0281\/9639\/files\/IMG_1860.jpg?v=1785950029","url":"https:\/\/georgeleighco.com\/products\/wwi-trench-art-heart-pendant-with-turkish-rifle-cartridge-base-hand-painted-chalk-1","provider":"George Leigh \u0026 Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}