1943 WWII Memorabilia Trench Art Ashtray | US Navy Bofors Brass Shell Casing

A unique piece of history. This World War II trench art was made from a US Navy 40 mm Bofors anti-aircraft gun brass shell casing. Perfect for the history buff or collector of gift for the someone special in your life

Imprinted on shell: LM, 1943, 40 mm MKI, Lot No. 674, US Navy anchor
Manufactured: 1943 by Lowell Ordnance Plant - Lowell, Massachusetts
Pantina and light rusting commensurate with age.
Approximately 2.75” tall and 2 ⅜” wide at the bottom.

LM = Lowell Ordnance Plant - Lowell, Massachusetts.

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