Slovakia, I Republic. A Slovak Schnelle Division Russian Front Trench Art Shell United Republic of measuring 53 mm (w) x

measuring 53 mm (w) x 20 mm (h))

It was their first major offensive operation and one that survivors would not soon forget

the base presents an enameled replacement Spanish escutcheon (provenienced by Franco period)

Santo Tomas

Slovakia, I Republic. A Slovak Schnelle Division Russian Front Trench Art Shell United Republic of measuring 53 mm (w) xConstructed of brass, the sides bearing highly detailed etchings consisting of a central Slovak eagle overlaid by a coat of arms, surrounded by depictions of aircraft and armoured vehicles of the Slovak Schnelle Division (Rchla Divzia), topped by an inscription of KALINOVKA 1942 and displaying a commemorative inscription on the opposite side, the base displaying calibre markings, measuring 48 mm (w) x 252 mm (h), in extremely fine condition. Shipping