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Trench art

Trench Art is the description given to objects made or decorated by soldiers and others involved in World War I and kept as souvenirs or household ornaments by themselves and their relatives. These include items such as:

• Painted or decorated artillery shell cases
• Crucifixes
• Jewellery and talismans
• Carvings
• Model tanks and aeroplanes

See also: Visual arts and design

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