Original Item: Only One Set of 3 Available. Trench art is any decorative item made by soldiers, prisoners of war, or civilians[citation needed] 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. These were often made from coins, as they were relatively easy to turn into rings. Included in this set are the following rings:
- Silver Ring With Brass “Manila ‘45” inlay: The ring is in great condition with the text and date still highly visible.
- Silver Ring With Stone Inlay: This is a strangely designed ring. The center has what appears to be colored stone or glass with a "Bear's Paw" in the center. This looks to possibly be a Native American design from a group such as the Hopi or Navajo, who often used the symbol in this form.
- Aluminum Ring: The ring is constructed of aluminum with etching and designs in it of no identifying nature. The design is mostly vertical and horizontal lines with a sideways triangle on each side of the center.
Great WWII souvenirs from the Second World War, ready to display!