Description: Please read items description & postage cost before you bid! PayPal is the only method of payment accepted Up for auction is a very unique antique WW1 (1918) French 75mm deeply hand embossed brass gun shell case decorated with a floral motif and depicting a Lion followed by an engraved verse: De leeuw van Vlaanderen (The Lion of Flanders) and on the lower part of the shell: SOUVENIR This Lion is based on the traditional iconography of the Flemish Movement who was inspired by the historical novel written by the Flemish writer Hendrik Conscience in 1838 on the battle of the Golden Spurs in 1302. This book contributed greatly to the Flemish awareness in the 19th century and the growth of the Flemish Movement into the 20th century and beyond. It has a nice age patina. The beautifully crafted metalworking skill of the creating artist is impressive! No makers mark on the surface. Measuring 35 cm tall and 8.7 cm in diameter on the base. Weight: 1.3 Kg Condition: In fair condition showing minor wear. Obviously this item captures a time and place in WW1 History and has a nice historical importance. This item is ideal for any collector of vintage Trench-Art. Do not let this item slip through your fingers! I don't consider myself an expert on all my findings, but I do try my best to describe them the best I can. That's why I ask that you ask questions first before bidding if you aren't sure about this item! I will be happy to send any additional photo’s. Payment is due within 1 day of close of auction Winning bidder agrees to pay shipping cost. Shipment will be via priority airmail.Shipment fee: to the USA: $32.50, to Canada: 32.50, to the U.K. & Europe: $28.50, and in Israel $7.50 (Registered post or pick-up).I normally use Priority Airmail with full internet tracking. If the customer prefers a courier-based shipping service such as EMS (Express Mail Service with full internet tracking) and is willing to cover the higher costs, I will be happy to accommodate.In the case of lost or damaged items, Priority Airmail covers compensation for the item value & postage costs up to $50 maximum. Higher levels of compensation are included only in the EMS services.It takes 4 to 5 weeks for delivery. Sometimes postal service is getting slower especially at weekends and holiday. Occasionally there may be delays because of extra security checks at the post office. I have earned my high feedback record by being honest, fair and by describing items for sale as accurately as possible. If any buyer finds that this is not the case, I will gladly refund. (Buyer is responsible for all return shipping charges).Good Luck and thanks for bidding!
Price: 45.99 USD
Location: Israel
End Time: 2025-01-18T20:51:10.000Z
Shipping Cost: 32.5 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Conflict: WW I (1914-18)
Original/Reproduction: Original
Theme: Militaria
Country/Region of Manufacture: Belgium
