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Description
Unit association stamped in the vase, 310th Motor Transportation Corps, Repair Unit, MTF. Made of metal, in good, functional condition. Shell made in USA, modified in Koblenz. Vase handmade by Raymond Lewis Dennison in 1919. Participant ID_00004, Object ID_00004
Keywords
Custom Made, Souvenir, Military, Family
Collection Site
Logan
Copyright
CC-BY-NC
Collection Date
4-9-2022
War Era
WWI
Recommended Citation
Bringing War Home, "Vase from Artillery Shell Casing" (2022). Bringing War Home Collection. 12.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/bwh_collection/12
Object Story
The vase from an artillery shell casing holds emotional value, leaving a lasting impression on relatives. Custom-made by Raymond Lewis Dennison in 1919 during the Army of Occupation in Germany, the vase is crafted from a modified artillery shell casing. It has a stamp on the bottom, stating its historical context. The vase is in good, functional condition and features engravings of iconic American symbols such as the Statue of Liberty and the American flag. The unit association stamped on the vase indicates its connection to the 310th Motor Transportation Corps, Repair Unit, MTF, highlighting its military heritage. Dennison acquired the shell casing while stationed in Koblenz, Germany, where he modified it into a vase and completed the etchings.