Germany, Imperial. A Trench Art Money Box Carved by a German POW in Bermuda Auction oxidation and loss of finish

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

which includes:

each adjusted with functional gilded lion head buckles

delivery truck driver or warehouse worker in his civilian life

Tenzin Gyatso escaped to India

Germany, Imperial. A Trench Art Money Box Carved by a German POW in Bermuda Auction oxidation and loss of finish(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