Germany, Wehrmacht. A Trench Art Edelweiss Memento Auction Archive A medal bar for First

A medal bar for First World War and Third Reich-period police service featuring four decorations

circumscribed by an inscription of “7

(People's Republic): Four-piece construction

the obverse lid with a gold embossed inscription of “O

awarded in recognition of meritorious promotion of exercise and healthy living

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Trench Art Edelweiss Memento Auction Archive A medal bar for First(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