Germany, Imperial. A Trench Art Howitzer Carved by a German POW in Amherst Internment Camp consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac demonstrating total loss of silver

demonstrating total loss of silver finish to the base metal and some bending of the frame which has detached the swastika from Panzer’s turret

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the insignia illustrating the cross of St

the obverse features a white enamelled cross with alternating lions and castilles in each quadrant

The Canadian Geographic Journal of July 1944 states: "As a reward for their achievements it was suggested …

Germany, Imperial. A Trench Art Howitzer Carved by a German POW in Amherst Internment Camp consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac demonstrating total loss of silver(Grabenkunst Haubitze). An elaborate trench art howitzer, constructed of multiple pieces of lacquered dark brown wood with bone additions, consisting of a large gun affixed to a carriage with functional wheels and a functional elevator on one side, with a detachable barrel which slides down the carriage and locks in place with a metal stud to emulate the movements of firing, one side notably featuring a functional swivel lever constructed of bone, the