Original Imperial German WWI Shell Splinter Carving Set - 1916 Dated MG 34 Reciever Assembly  This translates to "Marine

 This translates to "Marine Parts on Land"

The blade is clearly engraved: HALL LONDON

Rear Admiral Bass had successive duty in the USS Pampanga

Stonewall Jackson to the south

and is unquestionably the BEST that we have ever seen

Original Imperial German WWI Shell Splinter Carving Set - 1916 Dated MG 34 Reciever Assembly  This translates to "MarineOriginal Items. One of a Kind. This is a very unique trench art set, two artillery shell splinters which have been converted into a meat carving set, including a carving fork & knife. This 1916 dated custom made set has a great deal of character that is unlike any other piece of trench art we have offered! They both have a different set of initials, J. C. on the carving knife, and G. A. on the carving fork. The shells have been grinded down & smithed