Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1943 Commemorative Cigarette Case United Republic of the reverse with a Habsburg-style

the reverse with a Habsburg-style imperial eagle clutching an orb and sword

This striking example remains in a near mint condition

the obverse medallion presenting the inscription FIA surrounded by a white ring inscribed INTEGRITATI ET MERITO

Footnote: Instituted in 1861

leather intact

Germany, Wehrmacht. A 1943 Commemorative Cigarette Case United Republic of the reverse with a Habsburg-style(Zigaretten Etui). Constructed of silver plated brass, the exterior featuring a subtle ribbed patten, opening with a functional hinge and push button spring release to reveal an interior with a metal bracket to hold the contents in position, bearing an engraved dedication of UNSEREM ALFONS ZU ERINNERUNG! GRUPPE GRUSS AUS WIEN FRANKREICH BELGIUM VOM 17. V. 43 21 7. 43 (IN MEMORY OF OUR ALFONS! GROUP GREETINGS FROM VIENNA FRANCE BELGIUM FROM 17 MAY 43