Italy, Kingdom. A Second World War Trench Art Commemorative Cigarette Case Hold Medal is die struck in

Medal is die struck in silver

featuring depictions of Luftwaffe and Heer personnel in the field on the Eastern Front

in silvered tombac with deep toning

1942 and signed by his captain

measuring 52 mm (w) x 56 mm (l)

Italy, Kingdom. A Second World War Trench Art Commemorative Cigarette Case Hold Medal is die struck inConstructed of aluminum, the exterior featuring hand hammered pebbling, the lid bearing a central monogram surrounded by inscriptions of ITALIA, LIBIA, EGITTO, and INDIA, the reverse bearing terrain reminiscent of North Africa surrounded by tanks, plans, and artillery, opening with a functional push button spring release to reveal a hollow interior retaining a cotton strap, unmarked, measuring 8 cm (w) x 11 cm (l), a unique example of functional