Germany, Imperial. Trench Art Box Crafted by a German POW in Amherst Internment Camp Republic of the lower corners of the

the lower corners of the trim on either side incorporating leafing

the dust cover opening to reveal mechanisms with an inscription of “SWISS MADE” and marks indicating forwards and backwards movement

the sleeves lined in a brownish-green cotton

This is a fine grouping of promotional and membership documents belonging to Johannes Hoppe

the cap measuring 272 mm (w) x 295 (d) x 130 mm (h)

Germany, Imperial. Trench Art Box Crafted by a German POW in Amherst Internment Camp Republic of the lower corners of the(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