Original Crimean War Souvenir Trench Art Russian Spike Helmet Made with Russian Uniform Button Antique Long Guns were knocked about somewhat

were knocked about somewhat

a chambering developed by Smith & Wesson for its service revolvers

All three liner retaining rivets are all intact

Much silver panel work including the Butt cover

It looks like at some time after manufacture it was further decorated

Original Crimean War Souvenir Trench Art Russian Spike Helmet Made with Russian Uniform Button Antique Long Guns were knocked about somewhatOriginal Item. One of a Kind. Trench art is any decorative item made by soldiers, prisoners of war, or civilians where the manufacture is directly linked to armed conflict or its consequences. It offers an insight not only to their feelings and emotions about the war, but also their surroundings and the materials they had available to them. Not limited to the World Wars, the history of trench art spans conflicts from the Napoleonic Wars to the present