United Kingdom. A Pair Of Trench Art Brass Shell Case Artillery Steins, C.1945 Auction KING 1123-1170”)

KING 1123-1170”)

light signs of corrosion

inscribed “Allezeit Bereit” (German - Always Ready)

obverse depicts a Stahlhelm (Steel Helmet) on top of crossed swords

United Kingdom. A Pair Of Trench Art Brass Shell Case Artillery Steins, C.1945 Auction KING 1123-1170”)A pair of commemorative trench art brass shell case artillery steins. Both shells are designed to appear as steins complete with handles, both handles on each are secured in place by brass pins on the side of the stein, the front of each stein with a "Ubique" artillery flaming grenade insignia. One shell is marked on the bottom "1941 (date) 98 with the British Broad Arrow 1 LOT 308 DB C C. F. 25 PR. II" on the outer ring, and "No 1 III 41 B&B. 12 41