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This is a rarely found subject matter in trench art.
The Zeppelin body is made from strips of cut shell brass that was assembled to the nose and tail.
The side pieces are amall rifle or pistol cartridges, with tiny brass propellers.
The base is also brass.
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That is too cool. I have not seen one before. Thanks for sharing. As soon as I have time I will add more of my trench art.
Trenchartman
LOve it!
I had a job as a "Ultrra Light" Blimp launcher back in 85.
Lots of fun walking around with a 40 blimp balanced on 1 finger!
;~D~
A very nice trench art piece, this is a keeper.
I sold a Zepplin cocktail shaker several years ago and have regreted it since
I don't collect these, but I'm always intrigued by lighter than air items. Excellent piece of trench art. I love it.
A related item, the USN rating badge for Chief Airship Rigger, is the only one I'm missing to having the complete collection of CPO specialty mark rating badges ever worn by any USN chief petty officer.
-dan
SCPODan-- thanks.
When you get a chance post some of your CPO specialty rating badges-- it sounds like a great collection.
Scott
Scott,
A bit much to post here...but here they are (middle of page) click for larger view
http://navycollector.com/NavyCollector/NavyCollectorGallery.htm
Enjoy,
-dan
Thanks for the link, Dan.
I like the oriental embroidered liberty cuffs on the site. I have a good sized collection of oriental embroidery made for USN personel-- framed wall hangings and tour jackets.
Thanks again for the link,
Scott
I've written a book about much of this area of collection, especially tailor-made dress blue uniforms and liberty cuffs.
I'd like to see some of your framed embroidery with USN themes.
Regards,
-dan
Sure-- I'll post some.
Most are the typical Eagle and Flags with "In Memory of my cruise".
I do have one (maybe two) that are IDd and a few with at least the ship named.
The most interesting one I have is a copy (of the embroidery) that is painted and instead of "E Pluribus Unum" it has the USMC motto "Semper Fidelis". It dates from the late 1800s.
I'll post some soon.
Scott
Thanks, Scott.
I'm partial to dragons and eagles.
-dan
Dan,
I just posted a large souvenir embroidery piece with both DRAGON and EAGLE.
Scott
Thanks Mike and composer.
Take a look at my other postings-- I have many other unusual trench art items displayed.
Scott
This is way cool. Never expected to see a zeppelin trench art piece, this is a real beauty. Such a nice collection !~
Thanks Phil-- I have seen a few other zeppelins over the years, but it is certainly one of the harder forms to find.
Scott
This is beautiful!! Your collection is amazing!!
Scott, would you mind looking here http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/28639-gun-knife?in=user
and telling me if you think it might be trench art???
Thanks!
Thanks again Esther-- I'll take a look.
Scott
Thanks for looking bellin and Purdy.
Scott
Very interesting piece!
Thanks pops-- glad to have you look.
I have numerous postings of trench art. Most is WW1 or WW2, but I do have a couple of Spanish American War era items as well.
Take a look when you have the time.
scott
Thanks again petey!
scott
Thanks for looking rob and pw.
scott
Thanks tom.
scott
Thanks for looking cultcha.
scott