Another similar shell in the collection of the Australian War Memorial Museum collection related to the Sinai-Palestine campaign.   https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/C1274738

Unique trench art shell in my collection. I wasn't sure what national category to post it in as it covers a few.   A the shell is German made case either for a German 77mm or 75mm field gun (I'm not sure) A type in use by the Ottoman Trukish Forces.   Presumably the spent casing was taken as a trophy by a British tooper who took part in the Sinai and Palestine Campaign. It is uniquely engraved with a drawing depicting the Christian legend of St. George slaying a dragon, along with text: "Souvenir of the British Occupation of Palestine, December 9th 1917".   The shell is also engraved with floral and geometric patterns. Typical of trench art shell casings.

You are welcome.  Extraseitengewehr were often used as shooting prizes and sometimes had etched blades.     I do need to correct what I said when I pointed out the grips.  They are not plastic but carved wood in the style of the later plastic grips.      Here is another example of Imperial time period extra sidearms in the form of a S98 bayonet.  Notice the long wide blade that is etched on both sides.  This one will not fit on a rifle either.   It does have a false button in the pommel and a piece of red felt in the pommel slot.      

Saw this dagger for sale. Says it's 11 inches. Is it real? OR Fantasy. An ID would be great if possible.

Hello gentlemen, I am trying to obtain more information about this serviceman — which nation he belongs to, which branch of the armed forces, and which decorations he is wearing. I believe it may be a Scandinavian country, as two of the decorations appear similar to the Order of St. Olav and the Order of the Dannebrog. Kind regards, Marcius  

Thank you so much for clearing that up for me! Weren't these private purchase bayonets used for shooting prizes as well (sometimes edged)? That bayonet is a stunner!

Sorry, disregard the flange gasket picture...lol They're asking a lot for it. They've obviously looked around... But I don't think they've considered. There's more reproduction than real ones... Naturally I would think this is a reproduction but what has me thrown off? Is that scattered looks correct.... I had heard that most of these had unit number markings on them but not all.... So I can't go by that.. and some of them weren't even marked...

Wow. It is fine. Rich A. in Pa.

These are seldom seen in the wild.   How much are they asking for it?   Personally, I'd be very wary of it.   Best   Mike

I'm hoping I can get some help with the legitimacy of this welsh trench sword. I know there are reproductions out there. Some look new and some are older so it's hard to tell the Deliverance... I tried to join a British forum that I found while searching for information on these s but I had problems making an account.. there is a few gentlemen there that had originals and wouldn't share the information except through PM's, on what to look for  a real one... From what I understand some but not all were regimental marked and have the motto on them.. these are the only pictures I have at the moment... All critiques welcome...thanks

Rich Mate If I'm out of line posting this here let me know- hey we've been of acquaintance for over 21 years!                               ch

All my head gear has  another new depot inside!