Original Item: Only One Set of 3 Available. Trench art is any decorative item made by soldiers, prisoners of war, or civilians where the manufacture is directly linked to armed conflict or its consequences. It offers an insight not only to their feelings and emotions about the war, but also their surroundings and the materials they had available to them.
Not limited to the World Wars, the history of trench art spans conflicts from the Napoleonic Wars to the present day. Although the practice flourished during World War I, the term 'trench art' is also used to describe souvenirs manufactured by service personnel during World War II. Some items manufactured by soldiers, prisoners of war or civilians during earlier conflicts have been retrospectively described as trench art.
Each ring is a U.S. Serviceman's souvenir from their time in World War Two and Korea. These were often made from coins, as they were relatively easy to turn into rings. Included in this set are the following rings:
- 6th Infantry Division 800 Silver Marked Ring: Size 10.5 US / V (63 ¾) UK
- Officers Federal Eagle Brass Ring (broken): Size 9.5 US / S (60 ¼) UK
- “Korea 1951” Religious Ring Marked “Silver”: Size 10.5 US / V (63 ¾) UK
All 3 rings are in good wearable condition. Comes more than ready for display.