Germany, Imperial. A Trench Art Money Box Carved by a German POW in Bermuda certificate_of_authenticity set within a ribbed ring

set within a ribbed ring bearing an inscription of “GOTT MIT UNS” (“GOD WITH US”) with oak leaf branches

maker marked with "JK" in a triangle (Josef Kopphold

they all contain allusions to the Patron Saint of the Roman Dictator Cincinnatus

RZM M4/38) on reverse)

Germany, Imperial. A Trench Art Money Box Carved by a German POW in Bermuda certificate_of_authenticity set within a ribbed ring(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