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Table is made from a circular piece of brass that has been hammered to create indentations along its edges. Forming the table legs are three rifle shells along with their projectiles, soldered together diagonally where they meet and again to the table. These shells appear to be .303-inch. Three bullet shells have been cut down to act as beer steins, while another rifle shell has been cut down diagonally to resemble a pitcher. Due to its size, appearance, and markings, this last one is likely an 8 mm Lebel rifle shell, used and manufactured by the French in World War I. The pitcher has a Verdun crest appliqué affixed to its side, which includes: a crown bearing the inscription "VERDUN" above a shield with a castle on it, along with small images that appear to be the Croix de Guerre and Legion of Honour medals. Metal handles have been soldered onto the steins and pitcher.

The crucifix is composed of a metal base, bullet cross, image of Jesus, and crest. Two bullets soldered together end to end form the vertical part of the cross, while two more bullet projectiles are soldered to each side near the top to form the horizontal part. The pointed end of the bottom bullet fits into a whole at the center of the metal base, which is circular and cut into a scalloped pattern around the edges. The base has stamped abstract fleur-de-lis and leaf patterns, as well as berries. The image of Jesus, including a halo, has been stamped out of a thin piece of metal. Above this image is a crest, with a crown bearing the inscription "VERDUN" above a shield with a castle and grenade. Below the shield is a small flower, and a curved shape with leaves meant to be a wreath with another "VERDUN" inscription and stars. Both the crest and image of Jesus have been soldered to the cross.