Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1943 Commemorative Cigarette Case United Republic of multi coloured embroidery and red

multi coloured embroidery and red felt

leather intact

the reverse with a Habsburg-style imperial eagle clutching an orb and sword

reverse of the suspension plain

Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1943 Commemorative Cigarette Case United Republic of multi coloured embroidery and red(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