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Lot 1288

WWII Trench Art and German Field Gear

Sold July 9, 2026

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$28
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Manufacturer: Various

Dimensions: Various

Condition: Various

Additional Information: This remarkable grouping of WWII-era artifacts combines battlefield utility with personal expression, offering a vivid connection to the lives of soldiers during the Second World War. The trench art ashtray, handcrafted from wartime materials, reflects the creativity and humanity that persisted even amid the hardships of combat, transforming remnants of war into a personal keepsake. Accompanying it is a selection of original German field gear, including a sniper sling and a German rifle cleaning kit—essential equipment carried by soldiers in the field to maintain both precision and reliability under harsh combat conditions. Together, these pieces capture both the practical realities of warfare and the personal stories etched into the objects left behind by those who lived through it.

Lot details

Lot
1288
Category
Historical Objects › Militaria › Firearms Accessories › Field Gear
Closed
July 9, 2026
Sold $28
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