Czechoslovakia. A Trench Art Brass Shell Hold his vice being Wing Commander

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He was discharged to Reinforcement Etaples on July 17th

Böhmer was wounded by shrapnel and remained away from the front until May 1942

saying: "His exploits became legendary throughout Japan and brought renewed faith and strength to many hundreds of ill and disheartened prisoners

49 mm x 104 mm

Czechoslovakia. A Trench Art Brass Shell Hold his vice being Wing CommanderA Czechoslovakian trench art brass shell, showcasing a large Second World War period shell, the exterior featuring detailed tropical scenery in the form of a palm tree and wetland with a large bird appearing to be a greater flamingo (indicating service in the Mediterranean, Balkan, or Black Sea regions), the base featuring Soviet calibre stamps, measuring 125 mm (w) x 380 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.