#7 • WWI German POW Carved Picture Frame

Part of TRENCH ART & WWI Memorabilia (live auction by Bannerman Auctions)

High bid $20.00

Status: Sold

Category: Imperial Germany

WWI German POW Carved Picture Frame. Carved wooden frame has decorative grape vines and inscription Souvenir Camp de Coetquidan 1914/15 in high relief on a stippled background.  Joints of the frame are large dovetails which are loose now due to drying of the wood and held in place by some tape. In addition to housing German POWs, this French military school served as training ground for AEF field artillery in 1917. Estimate: $40 - $60