Original Imperial German WWI “Weltkrieg 1914-1916” Trench Art Machete with Shrapnel Shell Fragment HandleOriginal Imperial German WWI “Weltkrieg 1914-1916” Trench Art Machete with Shrapnel Shell Fragment Handle 21st Century and when fastened probably is

and when fastened probably is adjustable from approximately 35 to 38 inches in circumference

This definitely looks to be a helmet that saw long service

showing some cracking in the finish due to age

During the Second World War the USO was a large organization that sought to provide a vast array of much needed services to military and support personnel throughout the globe

The helmet shell was repainted at arsenal

Original Imperial German WWI “Weltkrieg 1914-1916” Trench Art Machete with Shrapnel Shell Fragment HandleOriginal Imperial German WWI “Weltkrieg 1914-1916” Trench Art Machete with Shrapnel Shell Fragment Handle 21st Century and when fastened probably isOriginal Item. One of a Kind. This is an exceptional piece of WWI trench art constructed from a large fragment of an artillery projectile and fashioned into a substantial machete like edged weapon. It measures roughly 19 long with a 14 blade. The blade is stamped with what looks like a depiction of the planchet of a French Croix de Guerre, with the text surrounding it: WELT KRIEG 1914 1916 This denotes that it was likely made during 1916, in the