Original Imperial German WWI 1914 Iron Cross Stamped Steel Cigarette Box Manufacture Type_Original Items reading CARL BUSSE / MAINZ

reading CARL BUSSE / MAINZ / 1940

It's successor

The original canvas was shorter

He was reported Missing in Action on October 29th

000 gun contract from the U

Original Imperial German WWI 1914 Iron Cross Stamped Steel Cigarette Box Manufacture Type_Original Items reading CARL BUSSE / MAINZOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely Imperial German WWI cigarette box, made from embossed stamped steel, with a "vaulted" Iron Cross 1914 stamped into the lid design. There are also foliate motifs stamped into the lid and the sides of the box. The tin measures about 4 3 4" x 3 5 8" x 2" tall, and the hinge is fully functional. The exterior is in great shape, with some light wear to the finish. The interior is lined with wood grain