Germany, Wehrmacht. A Commemorative Cigar Box, with Signed Correspondence, from Ferdinand Schörner to Hasso von Manteuffel visually-hidden the oakleaves are hollow/die struck

the oakleaves are hollow/die struck

maker marked with LDO code “52” for C

presenting a white enamelled cross with delicate knots between each quadrant

white and orange ribbon tied in a bow

84 mm (w) x 26

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Commemorative Cigar Box, with Signed Correspondence, from Ferdinand Schörner to Hasso von Manteuffel visually-hidden the oakleaves are hollow/die struck(Gedenk Zigarrenkiste mit Schriftverkehr). A superb commemorative cigar box, constructed of a silver frame finished with a faint gilt tinge, the lid featuring a hollow void with a transparent celluloid cover, overlaying a hand illustrated depiction of a Panzer III, the base similarly featuring a hollow void with a lacquered wooden insert, the front bearing an expertly engraved dedication of HERRN HASSO VON MANTEUFFEL GEN. D. PZ. TR. A. D. ZUM 70.