Germany, Imperial. A First World War Trench Art Cigarette Case Buy Now the reverse of the latter

the reverse of the latter maker marked with Präsidialkanzlei code “100” for Wächtler & Lange

but were persuaded to change their minds

featuring a handwritten signature of Generalleutnant Friedrich Materna

demonstrating moderate loss of finish with some surface oxidation

suspended from a fixed loop and swivel ring from its miniature faded ribbon for Dames with a matching 22kt Gold horizontal pinback assembly

Germany, Imperial. A First World War Trench Art Cigarette Case Buy Now the reverse of the latter(Grabenkunst Zigarettenetui). Constructed of brass, featuring a retractable lid descending from a functional hinge, decorated on the exterior with a central raised Prussian style Pickelhaube, opening to reveal a hollow interior featuring space for a single row of cigarettes, unmarked, measuring 75 mm (w) x 85 mm (h), a superb example of functional trench art in extremely fine condition.