Cannon Shell 1917 Souvenir from the Conquering of Jerusalem

On Sept 9 1917 the Ottoman forces of the holy city Jerusalem surrendered to the British forces. General Edmund Allenby the Commander of the British forces entered the city through the Jaffa gate on foot out of respect to the Holy City (see in the attached photo).

The souvenir craft in Jerusalem as well as in the entire Holy Land commemorated this event in ample of souvenirs in oriental style for the western market.

 The decorated cannon shell offered here is a good example. Made from a 75 mm shell by BERNDORF the famous Austrian maker of military equipment. The shell is decorated with silver inlay pattern and the inscription DECEMBER 9TH 1917 JERUSALEM on darkened brass background.

Height 5 inches (12.5 cm). Very good condition. Scarce find of the souvenir industry.

Provenance: Private collection, Jerusalem