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Another P-38 from my trench art collection.
This particular example retains the propellers which are usually missing. Additionally the cockpit has been added with a half rifle bullet.
The P-38 is constructed from bullet casings and rounds and the shell base is 1942 dated.
The base is adorned with engravings of "1944, New Guinea" and "To Mary from Chester".
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Fascinating trench art!
Thanks pops. I have a lot more posted-- be sure to look at my other items of trench art!
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