Germany, Heer. A Trench Art Patriotic Plaque Province of China AISNE-MARNE

AISNE-MARNE

the oval centred within a framework consisting of multiple rays and resting upon an upward-pointing sword

scattered white paint speckling and wear evident on the exterior and underlying lip

9 mm (h) x 29

measuring 78 mm (w) x 80 mm (l) x 25 mm (h)

Germany, Heer. A Trench Art Patriotic Plaque Province of China AISNE-MARNE(Heer Grabenkunst Plakette). A striking Heer trench art patriotic plaque, constructed of multiple panels of dark stained wood, the obverse bearing a hand carved relief of a Heer soldier wearing a Stahlhelm and greatcoat, executed in exceptional detail, surrounded by hand carved inscriptions of SCHLICT U. EINFACT SPT U. FRH (PLAIN AND SIMPLE, LATE AND EARLY), UNVERZAGT IM STRMEN (UNDAUNTED IN THE ASSAULT), "ANSPRUCHLOSE (SIC) INFANTERIE"