Italy, Kingdom. A Second World War Trench Art Commemorative Cigarette Case Province of China situated above Student’s handwritten signature

situated above Student’s handwritten signature

and one hundred and one Buttons (four of which have ribbons attached

the obverse center presents a light blue enamelled field with two gilt dragons along each side with Chinese characters in the center

He liked school but quit school between ages 19 and 20 as he wanted to go to work

four crowns at corners

Italy, Kingdom. A Second World War Trench Art Commemorative Cigarette Case Province of China situated above Student’s handwritten signatureConstructed 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