Italy, Kingdom. A Second World War Trench Art Commemorative Cigarette Case Archive including one depicting SS-Untersturmführer Alois

including one depicting SS-Untersturmführer Alois Weber (German Cross in Gold

as quoted from NSFK Korpsführer (Leader) Friedrich Christiansen

eagle above and ribbon banner inscribed "CHINESE GUN CLUB" below

in 1910 the 78th Pictou Regiment "Highlanders"

obverse illustrating the port of Naples with a flaming Mount Vesuvius in the background

Italy, Kingdom. A Second World War Trench Art Commemorative Cigarette Case Archive including one depicting SS-Untersturmführer AloisConstructed 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