Germany, Wehrmacht. A Trench Art Edelweiss Memento Newly Listed with an engraved monogram of

with an engraved monogram of Kaiser Wilhelm II

The jacket features full sleeves and is closed at the top by dual white cotton drawstrings securely stitched into the breast flaps

(Heer Säbel für Offiziere mit Löwenkopf)

scattered silvering wear on the insignia

A highly rare historical museum-piece

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Trench Art Edelweiss Memento Newly Listed with an engraved monogram of(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