bellápierre The Rose Remains 1 – WWI Trench Art (1916)

Striking in form and symbolic in spirit, this 75mm WWI trench art shell was handcrafted in 1916 by a soldier using repoussé techniques to raise a delicate yet bold rose motif from the brass surface. The shell’s lower body has been scalloped and indented into elegant vertical ridges, lending it the look of a vase — a transformation from weapon to vessel of remembrance.

The surface is carefully stippled with hundreds of tiny hammer marks, creating a textured background that draws the eye toward the rose at the center — a classic emblem of enduring love, hope, and beauty in the face of loss.

Though originally found as a pair, this piece is being sold individually. Each shell in the set carries its own subtle differences — made by hand, likely by the cheap price cialis super force same soldier or within the same unit. They are bound by design but hold their own space in history.

About Similar Shells & PairsTrench art was often created using shared tools, stencils, or recurring motifs, and it wasn’t unusual for soldiers to make items in pairs — either as gifts or for sale. At Belle Maison, shells like this may be listed as “1” or “2” when part of a matched set. While visually related, each was still individually handcrafted and carries its own unique story.

About Trench ArtTrench art refers to objects made from battlefield remnants — bullets, shrapnel, and shell casings — by soldiers, prisoners of war, or civilians. Crafted during quiet moments amid chaos, these pieces served as emotional anchors, expressions of remembrance, and sometimes, messages to those left behind.

Dimensions: 13.5" x 4"