Germany, Imperial. A Trench Art Cigarette Case, Owner-Attributed Example United Republic of With a matching ribbon bar

With a matching ribbon bar with a non-combatant’s ribbon

Both badges are die-stamped silvered metal

A lot of four assorted uniform cap bands

the other two with drill holes

the outlines of the “cracks” on the forehead are shallow”

Germany, Imperial. A Trench Art Cigarette Case, Owner-Attributed Example United Republic of With a matching ribbon bar(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