An absolutely unique and highly sought after one-off World War One " OLD BILL " Decorated Trench Art 1915 Defaced One Penny 1d. English Copper Coin , made by a serving British " Tommy " Soldier in the Tenches, whilst spinning away the time, waiting to go to battlle, in World War One. Totally genuine and original WW1 Old Bill memorabilia, typical of the items created by soldiers in the trenches. Ex-famous Museum Exhibit in the 1970s, and stored carefully since that time.
Another unrepeatable World War One artefact, offered for the first time in decades, from the dispersal of a long term private collection, offering True Investment Potential. The World famouse character Old Bill, created in WW1 by British Army Military Artist and Illustrator Captain Bruce Bairnsfather.Beautifully and very skilfully created by hand, the work of a gifted army soldier. Original and untouched for decades......
That delightful patina of over 100+ plus years of age. Simply a superb and a very beautiful example.
Totally genuine and original throughout. In delightful and totally original condition, ready to add to your collection. One for the Serious and Advanced Collector. The item "OLD BILL WW1 TRENCH ART DECORATED ONE PENNY COIN 1915 BAIRNSFATHER UNIQUE" is in sale since Sunday, May 3, 2020. This item is in the category "Collectables\Militaria\World War I (1914-1918)\Trench Art". The seller is "maldaiandthealien" and is located in England. This item can be shipped worldwide.