Germany, Wehrmacht. A Trench Art Edelweiss Memento Auction Archive Nearly all voyages were fully

Nearly all voyages were fully booked

the obverse lid with a gold embossed inscription of “O

awarded in recognition of meritorious promotion of exercise and healthy living

The fixtures bear finely-detailed floral designs

7 - 1941-42” in capital letters

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Trench Art Edelweiss Memento Auction Archive Nearly all voyages were fully(Grabenkunst). An interesting trench art memento, constructed of multiple pieces of lacquered light brown wood, the cover bearing a hand carved edelweiss situated against a pebbled field (achieved with intricate hand punching), opening with a functional swivel hinge to reveal a desiccated edelweiss situated within a custom fitted depression, locking closed with a stud emanating above the flower, unmarked, measuring 5 cm (w) x 8 cm (h), likely carved