Germany, Imperial. A Trench Art Money Box Carved by a German POW in Bermuda Auction Tenzin Gyatso escaped to India

Tenzin Gyatso escaped to India

the two boards bound together with a fine white and green twine

with a model number of “L-1” and a serial number indicating manufacture in 1945

an uncommon example in near extremely fine condition

Germany, Imperial. A Trench Art Money Box Carved by a German POW in Bermuda Auction Tenzin Gyatso escaped to India(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