Germany, Imperial. Trench Art Box Crafted by a German POW in Amherst Internment Camp Hold membership number 38

membership number 38

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

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

his Plaque and Scroll

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

Germany, Imperial. Trench Art Box Crafted by a German POW in Amherst Internment Camp Hold membership number 38(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