Genuine W.W.I. Period "Taube" Trench Art Model (Chris Balm Vintage Aviation & Motoring Items)

Genuine W.W.I. Period "Taube" Trench Art Model

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Genuine W.W.I. Period "Taube" Trench Art Model

Genuine W.W.I. period, German made "trench art" model resembling an Imperial German Air Service Taube aeroplane. Trench art items such as this were manufactured by both soldiers and locals using brass from spent rifle and artillery shell cases. The locals would sell the pieces to the troops as souvenirs.

This example is hand made using a German Mauser rifle cartridge case and has both a rotating propeller and wheels. The underside is decorated with two Iron crosses which have been painted black. Length : 94mm. Good condition.

Inventory No. A-335

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