Russia, Imperial. An Exquisite Gold Cigarette Case with Diamonds, c.1880 certificate_of_authenticity RICHARDS J28875)

RICHARDS J28875)

with crossed swords piercing the centre of the medallion

constructed of a field-grey card stock binding

Footnote: Gavan Patrick Joseph Leahy became a Private (3797418) in the Royal Australian Infantry Corps

Russia, Imperial. An Exquisite Gold Cigarette Case with Diamonds, c.1880 certificate_of_authenticity RICHARDS J28875)Of the highest quality, in 14K gold cigarette case, affixed with a double headed imperial eagle in the top left corner of the front of the case, imperial eagle fitted with genuine all cut diamonds. The button to open the case is a genuine sapphire surrounded by a gold ring. Interior with two gold loops on each side for a string or elastic to hold cigarettes in place, and inscribed with No. 484. Interior stamped with the Russian gold mark, and makers