Germany, Third Reich. A Patriotic Tabletop Cigarette Case Hold chipping in the red enamels

chipping in the red enamels on the reverse centrepiece

A 1938 pattern belt buckle worn by enlisted ranks from DRK

that he was Single and that his trade was that of Occasional Helper

surrounding by stylized red enameled flames

He enlisted for the war on August 5

Germany, Third Reich. A Patriotic Tabletop Cigarette Case Hold chipping in the red enamels(Tisch Zigarettenetui). An interesting patriotic cigarette case, constructed of plated brass, the lid bearing a silvered German national eagle perched on top of a 1939 Iron Cross, opening on a functional hinge to reveal a hollow interior, affixed to a pedestal of identical construction, the base constructed of plated magnetic steel and lined with green wool to mitigate surface scratching, unmarked, measuring 10. 5 cm (w) x 12 cm (l) x 3 cm (h),