Germany, Imperial. A Trench Art Money Box Carved by a German POW in Bermuda certificate_of_authenticity "For when on active service

"For when on active service he was absent from a work party without permission"

In period case of issue

topped by a raised depiction of a mounted horse with three others pulling a chariot

George Frederick Hamer

Germany, Imperial. A Trench Art Money Box Carved by a German POW in Bermuda certificate_of_authenticity "For when on active service(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