{"product_id":"rare-wwi-trench-art-brass-shell-casing-4th-canadian-railway-troops-1917","title":"Rare WWI Trench Art Brass Shell Casing – 4th Canadian Railway Troops (1917)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an exceptional, highly detailed piece of World War I trench art fashioned from an authentic brass artillery shell casing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes this particular piece extraordinarily rare is its direct engraving to a specific Canadian unit: the 4th CRT (4th Canadian Railway Troops), dated 1917. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe stippled, hand-hammered artistry covering the body of the casing is incredibly crisp. It features an array of beautifully executed military, national, and historical motifs commemorating service on the Western Front.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e The top rim has been intricately cut and flared into a striking 7-point crown or tulip shape, and it comes complete with a removable, perforated brass flower frog\/grate insert, making it perfectly suited for use as a decorative vase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Engravings \u0026amp; Features \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit Crest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features \"4 CRT\" prominently enclosed in a hand-stippled frame near the top. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheatres of War: \u003c\/strong\u003eClearly engraved with \"FRANCE 1917\" and a \"BELGIUM\" banner scroll at the base. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIconography: \u003c\/strong\u003eA beautifully detailed Canadian Maple Leaf sits at the center, positioned directly above a pair of crossed flags (including the Union Jack) and flanked by elegant, stippled Art Nouveau swirls. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlared Top Rim: \u003c\/strong\u003eExpertly cut into a petal\/crown design to serve as an ornamental vase. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Measurements \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall State: \u003c\/strong\u003edescent vintage\/antique condition with a beautiful natural brass patina. The hand-punched details remain deep and well-defined. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShell Body\u003c\/strong\u003e: Highly polished front with minor age-appropriate surface scuffs, character marks, and faint tarnish spots that emphasize its history. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase Markings: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe primer base is heavily stamped with original factory marks, including \"REMINGTON UMC,\" \"15 C,\" \"75 DEC,\" and \"1691,\" indicating it was originally manufactured as a 75mm shell casing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e14\" tall with a 3\" diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Etobicoke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53882684735852,"sku":"06.08.26 LD","price":280.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0576\/4048\/5024\/files\/FullSizeRender_3e9d7f1f-90c0-436f-8655-2968e1c872e8.heic?v=1780940537","url":"https:\/\/habitatrestore.ca\/products\/rare-wwi-trench-art-brass-shell-casing-4th-canadian-railway-troops-1917","provider":"Habitat ReStore GTA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}