Germany, Imperial. A First World War Trench Art Cigarette Case GTRexclude twelve of which present the

twelve of which present the double “C” cypher with a red enamel “I” in the center

He was transferred to 1c GRU to attend a course

post 1918 made

the swagger stick measures 665mm in length

Germany, Imperial. A First World War Trench Art Cigarette Case GTRexclude twelve of which present the(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.