Italy, Kingdom. A Second World War Trench Art Commemorative Cigarette Case consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac In so called "Prinzen" size

In so called "Prinzen" size (33

including one itemizing Böke’s awards

The signature

he was advanced to the temporary rank of Major that September and seconded to command

the latter consisting of 60 private and period-reproduction black-and-white images shot by both the owner and a unit photographer

Italy, Kingdom. A Second World War Trench Art Commemorative Cigarette Case consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac In so called "Prinzen" sizeConstructed 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