Constructed from the bottom of an artillery shell. Stamped to the bottom. Furthermore engraved "Ernst Velden - Tossno - Rudolf Gerdon". The engraved edge shows a 1939 Iron Cross and a swastika as well as dated "1942 Russland".
The holders to place the cigarettes are made of four German "10 Pfennig" coins (postwar). A coin is separated from the ashtray but can be easily repaired. In addition, a bullet (DEKO) was attached in the center
