Title
USS Laffey (DD-724) Shell Casing Ashtray
Description
An ashtray made from 5 in. shell casing fired from USS Laffey (DD-724) during the D-Day attack on June 6, 1944. On one side are the words "Invasion of France; June 6, 1944" between two crossed anchors. On the other is a depiction of a destroyer with the words "USS Laffey (DD-724)".
Collection
USS LAFFEY DD724
Context
Creating art from shell casings was a very popular pastime amongst US Navy crewman during World War II.
Accession #
1976.00002
