WW2 1945 Dated USN MKII 20mm Oerikon Ammunition Shell Casing Holland & Holland and trench art

and trench art

and the mittens are constructed from durable

it would have been a common pocket or travel item in the early 20th century

Many lighters were personalized by soldiers with engravings or unit markings

as well as collectors of vintage advertising and packaging

WW2 1945 Dated USN MKII 20mm Oerikon Ammunition Shell Casing Holland & Holland and trench artThe WW2 1942 dated USN MKII 20mm Oerlikon ammunition shell casing is a historic relic from naval warfare. This brass casing, standing approximately 7 inches tall, was used in the Oerlikon autocannon, a widely employed anti aircraft weapon by the U. S. Navy during World War II. The casing is stamped with manufacturing details, Canadian Three Rivers Arsenal including the "1942" date. .