Italy, Kingdom. A Second World War Trench Art Commemorative Cigarette Case Archive eagle above and ribbon banner

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

8 mm (w) x 116 mm (h) brass buckle base

as quoted from NSFK Korpsführer (Leader) Friedrich Christiansen

Ribbon bar in a light blue nylon/cotton blend

Italy, Kingdom. A Second World War Trench Art Commemorative Cigarette Case Archive eagle above and ribbon bannerConstructed 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