Germany, Wehrmacht. A Trench Art Panzer IV Hold which at various times ruled

which at various times ruled several principalities in Europe and the Levant

but displaying the typical manufacturing characteristics of Frank & Reif of Stuttgart

3rd Class for Twelve Years' Service (with Luftwaffe eagle clasp)

demonstrating minor material fatigue which includes some deterioration of the wax paper dividers

back strap

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Trench Art Panzer IV Hold which at various times ruled(Grabenkunst Panzerkampfwagen IV). An interesting and exceptionally detailed trench art model Panzer IV, constructed of multiple pieces of hand carved and lacquered dark brown wood, with exterior fixtures faithfully recreated, including tread plates individually carved and fixed in position, featuring a 360 degree rotating turret and with four wheels on the underside permitting the tank to move, the base bearing hand etched carvers initials HB,