Germany, Imperial. A Trench Art Cigarette Case, Owner-Attributed Example Archive on May 3rd and 4th

on May 3rd and 4th

Accompanied by a CD containing nineteen pages with copies of his Index Cards

(1881-1920 issue)

suspended from a period original ribbon with crossed swords attached

SOKOLOV”) and a location of “СМОЛЕНСКЪ” (“SMOLENSK”)

Germany, Imperial. A Trench Art Cigarette Case, Owner-Attributed Example Archive on May 3rd and 4th(Zigarettenetui). Constructed magnetic steel, consisting of a two piece shell joined together with a functional swivel hinge, the cover bearing a raised 1914 Iron Cross, the interior retaining a black rayon strap to secure the content in place, bearing a handwritten owners name of KARL URBAN, closing with a functional snap button with exterior stud release, unmarked, measuring 98 mm (w) x 130 mm (h), with oxidation evident throughout the exterior, an