Germany, Imperial. A Trench Art Money Box Carved by a German POW in Bermuda certificate_of_authenticity marked “RZM 24” for “Overhoff

marked “RZM 24” for “Overhoff & Cie

2 mm (w) x 58 mm (h - top of ribbon to base of decoration)

H WILLIAMS

1905-1935 Issue

Germany, Imperial. A Trench Art Money Box Carved by a German POW in Bermuda certificate_of_authenticity marked “RZM 24” for “Overhoff(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