Antique WWI German Soap Dish Trench Art Gott Mit Uns Crown Insignia Collectible (Original)
SKU: WW1 GERMAN SOAP DISH TRENCH ART GOTT UNS CROWN INSIGNIA
Original/Reproduction: Original
Availability: In-stock
Manufacturer: Art Gott
Size / Dimensions: Measures 3” x 1”
Materials / Construction: Stainless Metal
Condition: Very Good
PRICE: $125.00
Seller Type: WW2C
Seller ID: JMW
Return Policy: 3-day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
Description
Original WWI German Soap Dish, in exceptional condition, this piece would make for a fantastic addition to your WWI military memorabilia collection and display or would make for a great prop piece for a TV/ Film/Theatre production.
History
A WWI German soap dish with the "Gott Mit Uns" (God with us) crown insignia is a fascinating piece of trench art and collectible from World War I. Trench art refers to items made by soldiers, prisoners of war, or civilians using materials they had on hand during wartime, often in the trenches or POW camps. These items were created as a form of artistic expression, for personal use, or as souvenirs.
The "Gott Mit Uns" motto, which translates to "God with us," was a common inscription on German military equipment, including belt buckles and helmets during World War I. It was meant to symbolize the religious and patriotic fervor of the time.
A soap dish with this insignia would likely have been crafted from materials like discarded or salvaged metal, and the crown insignia may have been hand-etched or engraved onto the dish. These items have historical and collectible value due to their unique origin and the historical significance of the era.
