Germany, Wehrmacht. A Trench Art Edelweiss Memento Newly Listed the pinback marked with Präsidialkanzlei

the pinback marked with Präsidialkanzlei code “1” for maker Deschler & Sohn

with a 15 mm wide belt with buckle affixed to its mid-section and supported by two independent raised tabs on its underside

(Heer Säbel für Offiziere mit Löwenkopf)

with an engraved monogram of Kaiser Wilhelm II

consisting of a Ruppert-style cross with the tip of each arm completing in a scalloped edge

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Trench Art Edelweiss Memento Newly Listed the pinback marked with Präsidialkanzlei(Grabenkunst). An interesting trench art memento, constructed of multiple pieces of lacquered light brown wood, the cover bearing a hand carved edelweiss situated against a pebbled field (achieved with intricate hand punching), opening with a functional swivel hinge to reveal a desiccated edelweiss situated within a custom fitted depression, locking closed with a stud emanating above the flower, unmarked, measuring 5 cm (w) x 8 cm (h), likely carved