Upcycled 40 mm Grenade Shell Candle | Handmade Soy Wax Trench-Art Gift from Ukraine | Patriotic Décor for Veterans & Collectors

Hand-poured in Ukraine, this candle turns a fully demilitarized 40 mm grenade shell into a beacon of light and resilience. Interest in grenade-shell candles and trench-art gifts keeps climbing on Etsy 
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, and our piece offers a story—and a scent—that ordinary jar candles never could.

✨ Why It Stands Out
Authentic shell – once-fired 40 mm MK-type casing, completely inert & safe.

Natural soy wax – clean 25 + hr burn, light vanilla-cedar scent.

Wooden silhouette wick – laser-cut tower shape that crackles softly as it burns.

Gift-ready – packed in a kraft box tied with blue-and-yellow ribbon.

Every piece unique – battlefield patina and original head-stamp vary from candle to candle.

📌 Story & Meaning
What was designed to destroy now carries warmth and hope. Each candle is hand-finished by Ukrainian artisans who donate a portion of proceeds to local relief efforts. Lighting it is a quiet statement of solidarity and peace.

✅ Perfect For
Veterans, history buffs & service-member gifts

Patriotic or masculine home décor

Conversation-starting office accents

Collectors of trench art & upcycled war memorabilia 
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🔍 Details
Height: ~2.6 in (6.5 cm)   Diameter: ~2 in (5 cm)

Materials: demilitarized steel shell, 100 % soy wax, wooden wick, kraft packaging

Scent: subtle vanilla-cedar (phthalate-free)

Burn care: trim wick to ¼ in; place on heat-safe surface; keep away from drafts & children.

Own a small piece of history—transformed into light.