Cigarette case

Physical Description: Cigarette case : cast (moulded), cut, bevelled, engraved, embossed : silver, bronze, black ; Ht: 1,9 cm x W: 9,5 cm x De: 8,3 cm

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Physical Description: Cigarette case : cast (moulded), cut, bevelled, engraved, embossed : silver, bronze, black ; Ht: 1,9 cm x W: 9,5 cm x De: 8,3 cm

Notes: Rectangular case with an indented circle at the top, centre. At the top right corner is an engraved eagle's head, with the 'SS' symbol in the middle of its neck. Below the eagle is an iron cross with a swastika in the middle. Inlaid to the indented circle (see condition) is a medallion with a high relief border and inner circle. In the middle, at the top centre, is an imperial eagle, looking left, with a swastika in the middle of its body. Below the eagle is a high relief image of the Olympic rings. The case opens by pressing a thin rectangular button on the front centre. When opened, attached to each side (offset from one another), are 2 flat, metal bars (cut in a curve shape), which are connected to the case's hinge with springs, which provide resistance.