Original U.S. WWI China Marine Trench Art Artillery Shells MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly The wood stock has scattered

The wood stock has scattered horn or ivory embossed panels and the lock has engraving work on it including what looks like an early Armorer's mark

The obverse of the cross bears the date 1914 under a crowned 'W' monogram

This unusual badge incorporates a Bugle horn

with an angled coin slot to its apex

1912 the title "Hofuhrenfabrik" (official watch factory of the court) is given to the company by the Bavarian prince regent

Original U.S. WWI China Marine Trench Art Artillery Shells MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly The wood stock has scatteredOriginal Items: One of a kind set. These are two brass artillery shell casings dating from 1914 and 1917. They both show USMC United States Marine Corps insignia and the large of the two features Chinese dragon motifs. Both are offered in excellent condition and measure 24" and 9" tall respectively. The term China Marines, originally referred to the United States Marines, of the 4th Marine Regiment, who were stationed in Shanghai, China from 1927 to