Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1943 Commemorative Cigarette Case United Republic of 1899 and to Artificer Engineer

1899 and to Artificer Engineer on November 1

partial maker's mark on the ring

reverse of the suspension plain

leather intact

multi coloured embroidery and red felt

Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1943 Commemorative Cigarette Case United Republic of 1899 and to Artificer Engineer(Zigaretten Etui). Constructed of silver plated brass, the exterior featuring a subtle ribbed patten, opening with a functional hinge and push button spring release to reveal an interior with a metal bracket to hold the contents in position, bearing an engraved dedication of UNSEREM ALFONS ZU ERINNERUNG! GRUPPE GRUSS AUS WIEN FRANKREICH BELGIUM VOM 17. V. 43 21 7. 43 (IN MEMORY OF OUR ALFONS! GROUP GREETINGS FROM VIENNA FRANCE BELGIUM FROM 17 MAY 43