Germany, Imperial. A Trench Art Money Box Carved by a German POW in Bermuda Auction on arrival to Italy as

on arrival to Italy as Croatian Ambassador to Italy (18cm x 12cm)

printed in yellow

the obverse bearing a central raised Heer-style German national eagle clutching a swastika

a 1st Airborne Division Shoulder Flash (grayish-blue embroidered text on maroon wool

Germany, Imperial. A Trench Art Money Box Carved by a German POW in Bermuda Auction on arrival to Italy as(Grabenkunst Sparbchse). Constructed of lacquered dark brown wool, the lid bearing hand etched dedications of TO ALOZA FROM PAPA and PORTS ISLAND MADE BY G. P. O. W. 1914 15, surrounding a central slot, opening with a dual functional hinges and featuring a keyhole (the key missing), measuring 11. 5 cm (w) x 9 cm (l) x 6. 5 cm (h), an interesting example of POW ephemera from a captive German serviceman in Bermuda and purchased by a local or tourist for