WWI Iron Cross & British Tank Motif Trench Art Desk Display made by German Soldier

WWI Iron Cross & British Tank Motif Trench Art Desk Display made by German Soldier

20cm x 8.5cm (7-3/4" x 3-3/8") clipped corner wood base is home to a rather elaborate trench art model of a British tank with fired copper artillery shell driving bands for tracks, fitted with small muzzles protruding from side sponsons and decorated by German coins on both sides.  Front has a copper plaque worked with an Iron Cross motif and "WORLD WAR 14 / 18".  The tank has inscription "GEFREITER / FRITZ OPPERT / JR 1/66".  10cm (4") tall overall.  

$50 - $100