Germany, Imperial. Trench Art Box Crafted by a German POW in Amherst Internment Camp Hold maroon felt-wrapped strap stitched to

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

his Plaque and Scroll

membership number 38

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

79 mm x 35

Germany, Imperial. Trench Art Box Crafted by a German POW in Amherst Internment Camp Hold maroon felt-wrapped strap stitched to(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