Ukrainian Tryzub Pendant in Reclaimed Brass – Hand-Cast from Battlefield Cartridges

Handmade trident pendant cast from melted Ukrainian military brass cartridges

Brass Tryzub pendant made from recycled military cartridges. Cast by hand using traditional methods, with a form rooted in Ukrainian historical symbolism.

Key Features / Specs

• Material: Reclaimed brass from melted military cartridges (Sumy region, Ukraine)
• Process: Hand-cast using the lost-wax method
• Design: Ukrainian Tryzub with subtle Norse-style elements
• Size: 57 mm
• Weight: Approx. 15 g

Production & Shipping

• Custom-made
• Production time: 5–8 days
• Dispatched from: Ukraine

This pendant is built around the Tryzub, the long-standing symbol of Ukraine. The form comes from the Rurikid (Viking) period and has been part of Ukrainian identity for over a thousand years.

What makes this piece different is the material. The brass comes from spent military cartridges, collected and recast. It carries visible traces of reuse - slight variations in tone, small marks from casting - nothing polished away completely.

The piece is made using a lost-wax process, a technique that has been used for centuries. The shape is clean and recognisable, with some details influenced by early northern metalwork styles.

It’s a solid pendant with some weight to it. Works as a standalone piece or layered with others.

Surface marks, colour variation, and small irregularities are part of the material and hand-casting process.

About the Design
The Tryzub originates from the ruling symbols of Kyivan Rus and remains the national emblem of Ukraine. Recasting battlefield brass into jewellery is a recent practice, turning material from conflict into something personal and lasting.