Slovakia, Republic. A Trench Art Vase Crafted out of a Propulsion Shell from the Eastern Front Republic of Staffel Jagdgruppe Ost

Staffel Jagdgruppe Ost

the obverse bearing a hand- embroidered silver aluminum wire SS-style German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika

bronze gilt insignia affixed to a bronze base

measuring 115 mm (w) x 90 mm (h)

loosening of the blade

Slovakia, Republic. A Trench Art Vase Crafted out of a Propulsion Shell from the Eastern Front Republic of Staffel Jagdgruppe OstA propulsion shell constructed of brass, depicting a hammered floral pattern including the Slovakian Coat of Arms and the inscription From the Eastern Front, with an open top for placement of flowers, the bottom with an ignited primer, measuring 305 mm tall and approximately 57 mm in diameter, in as found condition.