A First War Iron Cross 1914 Commemorative Cigarette Box Archive screwback posts intact

screwback posts intact

the red and navy blue stripes of the shield are embroidered

red enamels intact and gilt wear evident on the Hanseaten Cross

Newfoundland Volunteer Service Medal

scarce version

A First War Iron Cross 1914 Commemorative Cigarette Box Archive screwback posts intactPolished wood finish on the exterior, the framework of the box in a magnetic metal with a brass coloured finish, the lid of the box slightly vaulted, with a silver and black painted Iron Cross 1914 in the centre, interior is wood lined in both the base and the lid, 104 mm x 104 mm x 32. 5 mm in height, hinged along the back edge, crazing evident in the finish on the exterior, scattered contact marks and wear on the brass colored finish on the metal