Germany, Imperial. A Trench Art Money Box Carved by a German POW in Bermuda Auction each adjusted with functional gilded

each adjusted with functional gilded lion head buckles

oxidation and residue evident on the reverse

which includes:

an uncommon example in near extremely fine condition

Germany, Imperial. A Trench Art Money Box Carved by a German POW in Bermuda Auction each adjusted with functional gilded(Grabenkunst Sparbchse). Constructed of lacquered dark brown wool, the lid bearing hand etched dedications of TO ALOZA FROM PAPA and PORTS ISLAND MADE BY G. P. O. W. 1914 15, surrounding a central slot, opening with a dual functional hinges and featuring a keyhole (the key missing), measuring 11. 5 cm (w) x 9 cm (l) x 6. 5 cm (h), an interesting example of POW ephemera from a captive German serviceman in Bermuda and purchased by a local or tourist for