WWI TRENCH ART SUBMARINE
WITH IDENTIFIED SOLDIER NAME
Up for sale is a World War I era trench art submarine. It\'s made of brass and depicts a submarine with 4 torpedoes on top. One side is inscribed with the name of an identified American WWI soldier, \"Wm. F. Landes Co. 19\"\" and the opposite side is inscribed \"Epinal France\". Epinal is a town in northeastern France that served as a staging area for troops during WWI and is currently the site of an American Battle Memorial and Cemetery that contains the graves of many WWI and WWII soldiers. The submarine measures about 4\" long, 1\" wide, and 1 3/8\" tall. It has 2 holes in the top, suggesting that it may have been a lighter that is now missing its striker and wick.
William Franklin Landes (1890-1949) was a soldier from Augusta County Virginia. I\'ve been unable to locate any of his WWI service records, but found a copy of his draft registration card online and he was listed as a veteran of WWI in the 1930 U.S. Census. I\'m not sure what unit he was in, other than the clue \"Co. 19\" that is inscribed next to his name. I purchased this trench art piece at a local estate sale in th Shenandoah Valley of Virginia and I live in the same town where he is buried.Condition of this unusual trench art piece is GOOD. As I mentioned previously, I believe it was a lighter that is now missing the striker and wick. The sides of the piece have several small dings. The brass has a nice natural patina. Overall, this interesting WWI item looks great and displays well. It would make a fine addition to any collection. Please take a close look at the many photos I\'ve provided and judge condition for yourself. I\'m confident you\'ll be very pleased with this purchase.
If you collect antique trench art items, particularly those from WWI, don\'t miss your opportunity to offer on this offering. It\'s a one-of-a-kind piece that you will never see again. My start price of only $9.99 (WITH ) is a ridiculous bargain and intended to spark interest. So offer now while the price is right and check back often. This lighter WILL be sold to the highest buyer!
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WWI Soldier William F. Landes Co. 19
Opposite Side View
Epinal France
Top View
Bottom View
Payment is due within 10 days after the sale ends. E-bay policy limits sellers to only accepting electronic methods of payment (i.e. PayPal). If you have any questions regarding this policy, please let me know. Please contact me within 3 days of sale end to confirm receipt of your invoice and your payment plans. Virginia residents will need to add 5.3% state sales tax to the final purchase price.
For international purchases, I accept Paypal only. The buyer is responsible for all customs fees. The declared value listed on the customs form will be the final selling price of the item. I will not list the item as a \"gift\" to avoid customs charges.
If you\'re the lucky winner of this trench art submarine, it will come to you VERY carefully packaged via Parcel Post or Priority Mail (your choice). Shipping will be actual charges from zip code 22980 (packaged weight less than 1 pound). Use the shipping calculator below to determine exact mailing cost to your location. International buyers will need to e-mail me for a shipping quote.
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