Display Decorative, Historical Memorabilia Using Artillery Shells
Artillery shells were used in many large long-range weapons over the course of World War II. If you are interested in adding some of these pieces to your collection of historical WWII items, you can check out a fine selection of affordable military artillery shells for sale on eBay. Getting to know some of the different types or designs of artillery shells you can get will help you select the ones that appeal to your tastes.
Finding types of military artillery shells for saleArtillery shells usually come in a few types depending on the kinds of long-range WWII guns that are meant to fire them. They are divided according to size, and all dimensions are listed in US measurements for your convenience. See the manufacturer site for details. Some of the more common items you should come across during your search include the 40mm or 155mm artillery shells for sale on eBay. Although the shells you find may differ from one another in size, many of them were produced in similar basic shapes for use in long guns of the era.
Can you get various designs of artillery shells?Yes, many of the military artillery shells for sale that you will come across on eBay have different designs. Although most standard 155mm or 40mm shell casings for sale will share a cylindrical shape, you can also find repurposed items that you might want to use for decorations around the home. Here are just a few of the secondhand artillery shell designs you may discover:
- Vases - Many worn military artillery shells for sale have been repurposed for use as decorative and functional vases that you can use to display floral arrangements.
- Pen holders - Some 40mm shell casings have been broken down into holders you can use for fountain pens or other small items.
- Trench art - You will find some military artillery shells for sale on eBay that have simple stands or bases you can use to display them as trench art objects.
Most artillery shells for sale on eBay use either brass or steel components. You may want to purchase a few of each kind of shell in order to have different display options at your disposal. A brass shell for artillery should have a unique patina that formed over time as the object aged. Steel end caps or other parts of shells may also have signs of wear that show some character.