Decorative vases made from World War artillery shells. Trench art was a name given to art made from military materials often by soldiers in the trenches, prisoners of war and by civilians far behind the front lines .

This pair of trench art shells beautifully depict the same flower on each which I am sure is a poppy, the skill and detail on both of these vases, stunning.

One of the shells base is marked: 'REMANIE, A RS 9.17'

The other is hard to make out, includes '75 DEC....05....'

Overall length: 340mm

Please note: rims not perfectly cylindrical, Please see photos for condition.