Original U.S. WWI Aero Squadron Propeller and Waltham 8 Day Clock Trench Art British Artwork & Posters It was reported that these

It was reported that these training rifles were not very popular with soldiers and sailors that were required to use them during basic training

Mounted om a 20" stout wood shaft an 1 1/2 " across this was and is a formidable weapon

290 x 110 SPORN

Our example is in a nice preserved condition retaining much original color on the barrel and still bears the correct brightly polished finish to the receiver and bolt

The German military blued their shovels rather than painted them

Original U.S. WWI Aero Squadron Propeller and Waltham 8 Day Clock Trench Art British Artwork & Posters It was reported that theseOriginal Items: One of a kind. Tip of a wooden propeller from a WWI U. S. airplane with an original Waltham 8 Day clock mounted to it and other aircraft pieces mounted to the base. The clock is nicely marked: 8 DAYS WALTHAM The piece stands 24" high and 9" wide at the widest point. It was almost certainly constructed well after the Great War based on the mounting screws being Phillips head and base is new plywood. but all airplane parts are original