Germany, Imperial. Trench Art Box Crafted by a German POW in Amherst Internment Camp Hold The edges of the cover

The edges of the cover are trimmed in brass

the shield in the centre incorporating red

with the Dunkirk Seaplanes

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

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 The edges of the cover(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