Germany, Third Reich. A Patriotic Tabletop Cigarette Case visually-hidden 1980 from 7 p

1980 from 7 p

clasp in very worn condition

screwback reverse with plate

Four-colour embroidery interlaced with white threading

constructed of extremely fine quality twisted silver aluminum bullion embroidery with string accents for the wings and the eagle’s body

Germany, Third Reich. A Patriotic Tabletop Cigarette Case visually-hidden 1980 from 7 p(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),