{"product_id":"wwii-belgian-aluminum-trench-art-treasure-box-engraved-guerre-rita","title":"WWII Belgian Aluminum Trench Art Treasure Box | Engraved \"Guerre\" \u0026 \"Rita\"","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot qMYqUG_convSearchResultTextHighlightSafari\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"safari-katex-mathml markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA beautifully handcrafted \u003cstrong\u003eWorld War II Belgian aluminum treasure box\u003c\/strong\u003e, fashioned from repurposed military mess gear and decorated with intricate hand engraving. Pieces like this are classic examples of European trench art—functional military equipment transformed into keepsakes through remarkable craftsmanship.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cylindrical box features a domed lid with a secure bayonet-style closure. Hand engraved floral motifs wrap the body and lid, while \u003cstrong\u003e\"GUERRE\"\u003c\/strong\u003e (French for \u003cem\u003ewar\u003c\/em\u003e) and \u003cstrong\u003e\"RITA\"\u003c\/strong\u003e are engraved around the rim, suggesting the piece was made as a deeply personal memento during or shortly after wartime service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe underside retains the Belgian maker's mark:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFONSON \/ BRUX\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eindicating manufacture from Belgian military equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal WWII-era Belgian aluminum trench art box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstructed from Belgian military mess gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBayonet-lock lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand engraved floral decoration throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngraved \"GUERRE\" and \"RITA\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBelgian maker's mark: \u003cstrong\u003eFONSON \/ BRUX\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 4.5 cm diameter × 6.5 cm tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderful addition to any military, trench art, or European wartime collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good vintage condition with age-appropriate wear, light surface marks, and a functioning locking lid. Please review all photographs as they form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"George Leigh \u0026 Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52790589194551,"sku":null,"price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0987\/0281\/9639\/files\/IMG_1941.jpg?v=1785943362","url":"https:\/\/georgeleighco.com\/products\/wwii-belgian-aluminum-trench-art-treasure-box-engraved-guerre-rita","provider":"George Leigh \u0026 Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}