Austria, Imperial. A Commemorative Cigarette Case, C.1916 certificate_of_authenticity Medal for the 250th Year

Medal for the 250th Year Anniversary of Leningrad (in brass

Footnote: While historical evidence demonstrates that Waffen-SS Smoke/Chemical Troops used Bordeaux red Waffenfarbe

in Gold and silver with thirty-two diamonds

3 mm in diameter

bronze or aluminum alloy

Austria, Imperial. A Commemorative Cigarette Case, C.1916 certificate_of_authenticity Medal for the 250th YearIn blackened magnetic medal, a cigarette case with a raised central iconography presenting the inscription 3. WEIHNACHTEN IM FELDE 1916 (Christmas in the Field) with a sword, starburst, and two branches, the corner of the lid is engraved K. u. K KRIEGSFURSORGEAMT WIEN (Imperial and Royal Warfare Agency Vienna), the case measures 100mm (w) x 70mm (h) x 23mm (d), very dark patina, lid hinge functional, remains in very fine condition.