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1945 WWII Manila Philippines Trench Art Ring

Currency:USD Category:Antiques Start Price:75.00 USD Estimated At:150.00 - 300.00 USD
1945 WWII Manila Philippines Trench Art Ring
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Vintage World War II trench art ring, inscribed "Phillipines, 1945" . Approx size 9. Trench Art is a form of American Folk Art that began when soldiers during WWI kept busy while stuck in the trenches of battle.The art form continued into WWII & beyond, with items made from left over parts & weapons. In post war years, trench art pieces were sold as souvenirs of specific battles. Wonderful piece of mid 20th century wartime memorabilia.