Germany, Imperial. A Trench Art Money Box Carved by a German POW in Bermuda Auction which includes:

which includes:

oxidation and loss of finish to the silver-plated elements with evidence of repair to the crossguard insignia

with a model number of “L-1” and a serial number indicating manufacture in 1945

measuring 175 mm (w) x 125 mm (h)

oxidation and residue evident on the reverse

Germany, Imperial. A Trench Art Money Box Carved by a German POW in Bermuda Auction which includes:(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