Germany, Wehrmacht. A Trench Art-Style Gebirgsjäger Commemorative Wooden Case Auction Archive loose red thread in left

loose red thread in left side stripe

the areas between each of the arms with a cord in a figure-eight pattern

1943 in Shevchenkove-Kut (today part of the city of Dobroslav

the reverse bearing an inscription of “FÜR TREUE DIENSTE IN DER POLIZEI” (“FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE IN THE POLICE”)

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Trench Art-Style Gebirgsjäger Commemorative Wooden Case Auction Archive loose red thread in left(Gebirgsjger Erinnerungsetui). A unique trench art style Gerbirgsjger commemorative case, constructed of lacquered light brown wood, the lid bearing an inlaid shield defaced by a Latin Cross, in turn bearing a central edelweiss, opening with dual functional metal hinges to reveal a hollow and unspoiled interior, the base retaining a mostly intact layer of green felt to mitigate surface scratching, unmarked, measuring 13 cm (w) x 18. 5 cm (l) x 6 cm