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The bottom of this ink blotter is in the shape of a half circle. The top piece of the ink blotter is a thin, rectangular slice of wood that covers the half circle. Designs are carved into it, with two fleurs-de-lis. On one of the the long sides of the top piece is carved, "26 DIV. U.S.A. 1918" and on the other, "MADE BY GERMAN P.W. 1918." In the middle of this top piece of wood is a knob that screws into the bottom of the item. If unscrewed, the top piece is able to rotate all the way around

This box is in the shape of a crown. The lid of the box is made of burgundy velvet and metal. The top, center of the crown features a golden globe with a cross atop it. Extending from this globe are four metal arches. Around the bottom of the lid are alternating gold cross and fleurs de lis designs. The inside of the lid of the box is covered in red satin fabric. The crown's gold metal band serves as the bottom part of the box. It has jewel designs on it.

This plain, milk glass plate has a border of stars. Around its edge are gold painted eagles and fleurs-de-lis, which have remnants of green paint on them. At the top, center of the plate is the United States flag. On the reverse of the plate is a patent date and number, "PAT. SEPT. 8. 03 36538."

This fork has a .303-inch caliber rifle cartridge for its handle, with the projectile still attached. The fork component has three tines and appears to have been soldered onto the bullet projectile. Applied to one side of the cartridge is a small France Moderne coat of arms, consisting of a crown above a shield bearing three fleurs-de-lis.

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.

Shell is made of dark, polished brass, with two curling brass handles affixed to opposite sides. A crown bearing fleurs-de-lis, other unidentified flowers, and jewels has been applied to the middle of the shell, with the inscription "1916" below. This inscription has been created by engraving a series of dots to form the lines.

Shell is made of dark, polished brass with a fluted corset 9 cm from the base measuring 5 cm in diameter. The upper portion of the shell is pebbled to reveal a large embossed and engraved fleur-de-lis on one side, and a Cross of Lorraine entwined with branches and leaves on the other. The top edge of the shell has been crimped to resemble a pie crust.

Shells are made of dark, polished brass with scalloped top edges crimped to resemble a pie crust. An identical Reims coat-of-arms is applied to each shell, consisting of: a crown-shaped fortification with the word "REIMS" above a shield containing images of the Croix de Guerre and Legion of Honor military decorations within a fleur-de-lis pattern, all above a laurel wreath. This shield is framed by an oak branch with acorns on the left, and a laurel branch with berries on the right.