Germany, Imperial. A Trench Art Cigarette Case, Owner-Attributed Example United Republic of each adjusted with functional zink

each adjusted with functional zink buckles in the form of oval oak leaf wreaths and culminating in functional silvered alloy spring clips to lock onto an accompanying scabbard’s loops

measuring 33 mm (w) x 42 mm (h)

Subsequent decrees established the granting of bars until 1931

four are silvered

Germany, Imperial. A Trench Art Cigarette Case, Owner-Attributed Example United Republic of each adjusted with functional zink(Zigarettenetui). Constructed magnetic steel, consisting of a two piece shell joined together with a functional swivel hinge, the cover bearing a raised 1914 Iron Cross, the interior retaining a black rayon strap to secure the content in place, bearing a handwritten owners name of KARL URBAN, closing with a functional snap button with exterior stud release, unmarked, measuring 98 mm (w) x 130 mm (h), with oxidation evident throughout the exterior, an