Germany, Wehrmacht. A Battle of Narva Trench Art Cigarette Case 1944

(Zigarettenetui). Constructed of a silvered bronze alloy, the exterior lid bearing an etched War Merit Cross with Swords, above an inscription of “NARWA-FRONT 44”, opening with a functional hinge to reveal a plain interior, unmarked, measuring 105 mm (w) x 85 mm (l) x 18 mm (h), with oxidation and loss of finish evident.