Rare WWI Imperial German Trench Art Iron Cross Ring from Copper Artillery Driving Band

ARTIFACT: This is a Rare World War I Imperial German Trench Art Iron Cross Ring from Copper Artillery Driving Band. Size 10 - 10.25

WWI German Artillery driving bands (often called rotating bands or Führungsring) were soft metal rings (typically copper, gilding metal, or zinc) located at the base of projectiles. They engaged with barrel rifling to impart spin for stabilization and acted as a gas seal to maximize propellant efficiency.

VINTAGE: WWI, Imperial German era.

SIZE: 10 -10.25

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: Copper, enamel.

ATTACHMENT: N/A.

MARKINGS: MEXICO

ITEM NOTES:

This is from an Imperial German collection which we will be listing more of over the coming months. MEV23 LBGEX04/18/26

CONDITION:

8+ (Excellent): The ring shows minor wear with great patina, overall, it is in excellent condition.

GUARANTEE:

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.