Germany, Imperial. Trench Art Box Crafted by a German POW in Amherst Internment Camp Hold maroon felt-wrapped strap stitched to

maroon felt-wrapped strap stitched to the underside at the rear near the top edge

the shield in the centre incorporating red

The throat fitting is secured in place by an additional rivet and retains a functional spring catch

The edges of the cover are trimmed in brass

79 mm x 35

Germany, Imperial. Trench Art Box Crafted by a German POW in Amherst Internment Camp Hold maroon felt-wrapped strap stitched to(Grabenkunst Etui). Constructed of lacquered dark brown wood, the lid bearing a hand painted shamrock flanked by monogram style initials HC, opening with dual functional hinges to reveal a hollow interior, the lid riveted with a bone plaque bearing a handwritten makers name of HANS ZIEHMANN, PRISONER OF WAR, fastening closed with a functional snap button, measuring 14 cm (w) x 8 cm (l) x 7 cm (h), an excellent example of POW trench art crafted by a