W.W.II. Italian Armoured Division Cigarette Case - EL ALAMEIN (Chris Balm Vintage Aviation & Motoring Items)

W.W.II. Italian Armoured Division Cigarette Case - EL ALAMEIN

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W.W.II. Italian Armoured Division Cigarette Case - EL ALAMEIN

W.W.II. Italian Armoured Division Cigarette Case - EL ALAMEIN (Reverse)

Genuine W.W.II. period, hand crafted, aluminium trench art cigarette case made for (or by) a member of the Italian 132 "Ariete" Armoured Division.

The front of this very attractive case is hand engraved with the scene of a desert battle which is most likely El-Alemein (in which the Ariete Division were involved). It depicts an Italian anti-tank gun firing at British crewed Sherman tanks. Above is a diving Ju.87 and a Me.109 pursuing a Spitfire. In the top left hand corner is the badge of the 132 "Ariete" Armoured Division. The reverse is decorated with a bomber flying over two battleships which are firing their guns. The case has a sprung hinge and catch as well as an inner spring for retaining the cigarettes. Good condition (some light oxidization to the aluminium and a minor shallow crease on the front which could probably be carefully pushed out). Dimensions : 154mm x 83mm x 11mm.

For more information on the 132 "Ariete" Armoured Division, please click on the link below to view a translated Italian web site:

132 "ARIETE" ARMOURED DIVISION

Inventory No. O-89

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