German Artillery Shell Ashtray 1934 box It depicts a 1914 Iron

It depicts a 1914 Iron Cross

there are small holes

they were widely used before and during the war especially as Germany's access to natural fibers diminished

The latch and hinge are in good condition

There were other styles of gas system parts

German Artillery Shell Ashtray 1934 box It depicts a 1914 IronThis is a ground dug shell that has been shortened into an ashtray. It is dated 1934 with a navy waffen amt. Very fun camp item as soldiers regularly used discarded shells to make everyday items. It is in good condition for being a dig up, the steel primer has mostly rotted away but you can still see the brass percussion cap, which has never been struck! It measures about 4 3 8" in diameter.