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

the shield in the centre incorporating red

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

his Plaque and Scroll

the DAF was divided into sub-sections for specific trades and/or professions and it also controlled the Kraft durch Freude (KdF = Strength through Joy) organization which provided recreation for workers

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