Austria-Hungary, Empire. A 1916 Christmas in the Field Cigarette Case
(Zigaretten Etui). Constructed of magnetic steel, the lid bearing a badge featuring a raised inscription of “WEIHNACHTEN IM FELDE 1916” (“CHRISTMAS IN THE FIELD 1916”, surrounded by Christmas star, oak leaf branch, sword, and fire branch, the interior featuring two springs to securely hold the contents in place, closing with a functional snap button with exterior stud release, the base marked “K. U. K. KRIEGSFÜRSORGEAMT WIEN”, measuring 85 mm (w) x 90 mm (h) when closed, in extremely fine condition.

