Germany, Imperial. A First World War Trench Art Cigarette Case Buy Now demonstrating moderate loss of finish

demonstrating moderate loss of finish with some surface oxidation

featuring a handwritten signature of Generalleutnant Friedrich Materna

measuring 129 mm x 53 mm

Dual integral loops emanate from the side of the shaft for the accommodation of a dagger hanger

works in very fine condition

Germany, Imperial. A First World War Trench Art Cigarette Case Buy Now demonstrating moderate loss of finish(Grabenkunst Zigarettenetui). Constructed of brass, featuring a retractable lid descending from a functional hinge, decorated on the exterior with a central raised Prussian style Pickelhaube, opening to reveal a hollow interior featuring space for a single row of cigarettes, unmarked, measuring 75 mm (w) x 85 mm (h), a superb example of functional trench art in extremely fine condition.