skelts1974
New member
So I just picked up this little beauty. It is about the size of a take away coffee cup, but despite its small size it has real character.
It is made from the brass of a French 75 mm shell. The spike is a Bullet with the cartridge sheaped to form the spike base. I think the wappen is a German collar dog, but am not sure. I love the detail of the Leather strap and buckles, not to mention the kokardes.
I had some trouble getting this piece into Australia. It was initially seized by customs with Australia Post stating that it was ammunition and would be destroyed. They later said I would have to apply for permission to import weapons/ ammunition. After doing so the item was released, without my application being processed. All in all a confusing and contradictory process.
At the end of the day I am glad it now sits on my desk, in front of it’s full size brethren.
It is made from the brass of a French 75 mm shell. The spike is a Bullet with the cartridge sheaped to form the spike base. I think the wappen is a German collar dog, but am not sure. I love the detail of the Leather strap and buckles, not to mention the kokardes.
I had some trouble getting this piece into Australia. It was initially seized by customs with Australia Post stating that it was ammunition and would be destroyed. They later said I would have to apply for permission to import weapons/ ammunition. After doing so the item was released, without my application being processed. All in all a confusing and contradictory process.
At the end of the day I am glad it now sits on my desk, in front of it’s full size brethren.
