Aloha, my father was the CO of the 5th Infantry division from Hawaii. He sent home alot of items he bought in country. so i assume this was made from all the brass shell casings that were collected up by the local population there and produced all kinds of beautiful items. I have not been able to find another one lie this one so i assume it is very rare. I am getting old and have no children so i need to downsize. Stamped on bottom Korea. AS ALWAYS FREE SHIPPING !!!