Germany, Wehrmacht. A POW Trench Art Cigarette Dispenser, c. 1944 Archive leaving for his new unit

leaving for his new unit in the field on April 6th and joining them on the 7th

It is one of very few containing symbolism adopted from ducal portrait seals rather than from coats of arms of dynasties

very dark attractive patina from age

Army Air Force Enlisted Aircrew Badge: in frosted sterling silver

Germany, Wehrmacht. A POW Trench Art Cigarette Dispenser, c. 1944 Archive leaving for his new unit(Grabenkunst Zigarettenspender). A superb prisoner of war (POW) trench art cigarette dispenser, of multi piece lacquered and painted wood construction, consisting of gabled house with all features faithfully executed with painted and hand carved details, with a depressible chimney the releases the floor of the house to release a cigarette, competed with a removable roof to reload contents, unmarked, measuring 15 cm (l) x 13. 5 cm (w) x 16. 5 cm (h),