WW1 Trench Art British Officer’s Peaked Cap – Handmade Brass Miniature with King George V Penny

WW1 Trench Art British Officer’s Peaked Cap – Handmade Brass Miniature with King George V Penny

A delightful and highly collectable example of First World War trench art, handcrafted in the form of a British Army officer’s peaked service cap. This finely executed miniature has been fashioned from brass and incorporates an original King George V bronze penny, creating an attractive and patriotic wartime keepsake.

Although small in size, the cap displays excellent craftsmanship, with carefully formed contours, a well-shaped peak and detailed construction that captures the distinctive appearance of a British officer’s service cap. Miniature trench art items of this quality were often produced by soldiers during quieter periods of service, by prisoners of war, or by skilled artisans working with recycled military materials. Trench art was created throughout and immediately after the First World War as a way of transforming the materials of war into lasting mementoes and souvenirs.

The inclusion of a genuine King George V penny adds further period character and reflects the patriotic themes commonly found in British trench art of the era. Similar miniature military caps are held in museum collections and are recognised as desirable examples of Great War folk art.

Features
Original WW1 trench art miniature officer’s peaked cap
Handcrafted from brass
Incorporates an original King George V penny
Fine quality handmade construction
Attractive aged patina
A scarce and unusual example of British military folk art
Ideal for collectors of WW1 militaria, trench art and British Army memorabilia
Condition

Presented in good original condition with an attractive untouched age-related patina, consistent with its age. A well-made miniature with excellent display appeal.

Historical Significance

Trench art represents one of the most personal forms of military memorabilia. Created from materials associated with wartime service, these objects transformed the remnants of conflict into enduring keepsakes. Miniature military cap models are among the more unusual forms of British trench art and make an excellent addition to any Great War collection.

A charming and increasingly scarce piece of First World War trench art, combining skilled craftsmanship, British military heritage, and genuine period materials into an attractive collector’s display piece.