World War 2 WWII 1941 Trench Art Solid Brass 75mm Shell Ashtray Irish Army Badge Military Relic

Type of item:

Original WWII Trench Art Ashtray – Crafted from 75mm Brass Shell Casing with an Irish Army Eight-Pointed Star Badge

Material & Era:

Brass casing dated 1941 with hand-finished details, WW2 British military era

Features:

This unique vintage ashtray has been crafted from a 75mm artillery shell casing, marked LOT 290 – 1941 – CF – CL/C, and features a central decorative badge with raised emblem – likely Irish military or regimental. A fine example of trench art, possibly soldier-made during or shortly after the Second World War. It offers historical and collector value, as well as a decorative and nostalgic wartime aesthetic.

Shell Base Engraving Breakdown:

75 MM The calibre: 75 millimetres. Likely from a QF 75mm M18 field gun shell used in WWII.

CL/C Manufacturer code: Canadian Industries Ltd, Chalk River / Quebec, Canada.

LOT 290 Production lot number: Batch 290.

CF Cartridge, Fixed — meaning the shell and case were one unit (not separate like older artillery).

1941 Date of manufacture: 1941, so early WWII.

Broad Arrow (?) British government military property mark.

Small arrow over 48 Likely an inspector’s or factory-specific mark.

Size (approx): Diameter approx. 8.5 cm

Condition Report:

This piece is in good vintage condition with general age-related surface wear and patina. The brass has been gently cleaned to reveal original markings. Please review the photographs to assess condition. A rare find and ready to display.

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