Germany, Imperial. A Trench Art Cigarette Case, Owner-Attributed Example United Republic of measuring 33 mm (w) x

measuring 33 mm (w) x 42 mm (h)

1914 in Zurich)

four are silvered

two of artillery pieces in a museum

each adjusted with functional zink buckles in the form of oval oak leaf wreaths and culminating in functional silvered alloy spring clips to lock onto an accompanying scabbard’s loops

Germany, Imperial. A Trench Art Cigarette Case, Owner-Attributed Example United Republic of measuring 33 mm (w) x(Zigarettenetui). Constructed magnetic steel, consisting of a two piece shell joined together with a functional swivel hinge, the cover bearing a raised 1914 Iron Cross, the interior retaining a black rayon strap to secure the content in place, bearing a handwritten owners name of KARL URBAN, closing with a functional snap button with exterior stud release, unmarked, measuring 98 mm (w) x 130 mm (h), with oxidation evident throughout the exterior, an