Germany, Imperial. A 1916 Trench Art Patriotic Bracelet Hold on loop for suspension marked

on loop for suspension marked “25” for “Arbeitsgemeinschaft der Graveur - Gold und Silberschmiede - Innungen

leaving the men in the first assault waves pinned down against the log wall along the beach

culminating in the laying upon of heavy fire upon retreating German columns at Casa Chiselline and Bersaglia on April 22nd

fraying and green oxidation present from the lugs and eyelets on the interior lining

held in place by gilt crowned buttons

Germany, Imperial. A 1916 Trench Art Patriotic Bracelet Hold on loop for suspension marked(Grabenarbeit Armkette). Constructed of gilded bronze, the exterior bearing a raised Prussian style imperial eagle flanked by raised oak leaf branches, opening with a functional spring clip with exterior stud release, secured with a bronze chain, the interior with an etched inscription of FELDZUG 1914 1916, otherwise unmarked, measuring 70 mm (w) x 55 mm (h) when closed, in extremely fine condition.