Original Imperial German WWI Steel Cigarette Case with Iron Cross 1914 Device on Lid Japanese Uniforms The paint markings are a

The paint markings are a bit faded from cleaning and wear

however inside the guard the plating is almost completely retained

The quality of the bronze casting

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It has original paint which shows some age or wear

Original Imperial German WWI Steel Cigarette Case with Iron Cross 1914 Device on Lid Japanese Uniforms The paint markings are aOriginal Item: One of a Kind. This was just acquired from a collector at a large military collection. This is a very nice Imperial German WWI Textured steel Cigarette case, with a wonderful Iron Cross 1914 device attached to the lid. There are no maker marking that we can see, but it definitely features high quality German construction. It has a locking latch on the lid, and the blued interior has the original cigarette retaining springs still present