Germany, Imperial. Trench Art Box Crafted by a German POW in Amherst Internment Camp Hold The throat fitting is secured

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

It is only ever awarded to people who are not citizens of the Republic of San Marino

Deacon BELLEVILLE

his Plaque and Scroll

Germany, Imperial. Trench Art Box Crafted by a German POW in Amherst Internment Camp Hold The throat fitting is secured(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