Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Ship in a Bottle Crafted by a German POW in Canadian Custody certificate_of_authenticity measuring at 27

measuring at 27

The background surrounding her head has been etched into an ornate halo

Blackened die-stamped steel

Light surface wear evident in the black enamels on the cross and gilt wear on the rays of the Breast Star

obverse bearing four portraits

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Ship in a Bottle Crafted by a German POW in Canadian Custody certificate_of_authenticity measuring at 27(Grabenkunst Flaschenschiff). A classic example of prisoner of war (POW) camp art crafted by a Kriegsmarine internee in Canada, consisting of a glass bottle featuring a hand crafted image of a Second World War destroyer cutting through waves against a scenic mountainous background, executed in hand carved with multi coloured lacquered paint, affixed to a custom fit pedestal, measuring 27 cm (l) x 8. 5 cm (w) x 16 cm (h) overall, the pedestal is