Italy, Kingdom. A Second World War Trench Art Commemorative Cigarette Case Archive in 1910 the 78th Pictou

in 1910 the 78th Pictou Regiment "Highlanders"

The cap is fully surrounded by a black wool cap band

eagle above and ribbon banner inscribed "CHINESE GUN CLUB" below

as quoted from NSFK Korpsführer (Leader) Friedrich Christiansen

obverse illustrating the port of Naples with a flaming Mount Vesuvius in the background

Italy, Kingdom. A Second World War Trench Art Commemorative Cigarette Case Archive in 1910 the 78th PictouConstructed of aluminum, the exterior featuring hand hammered pebbling, the lid bearing a central monogram surrounded by inscriptions of ITALIA, LIBIA, EGITTO, and INDIA, the reverse bearing terrain reminiscent of North Africa surrounded by tanks, plans, and artillery, opening with a functional push button spring release to reveal a hollow interior retaining a cotton strap, unmarked, measuring 8 cm (w) x 11 cm (l), a unique example of functional