Italy, Kingdom. A Second World War Trench Art Commemorative Cigarette Case Archive Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal

Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal

Ribbon bar in a light blue nylon/cotton blend

8 mm (w) x 116 mm (h) brass buckle base

the reverse depicting a standing Roman warrior about to received a laurel crown from a flying figure of Victoria along with the word “Crimea” inscribed along the left side

as quoted from NSFK Korpsführer (Leader) Friedrich Christiansen

Italy, Kingdom. A Second World War Trench Art Commemorative Cigarette Case Archive Outstanding Volunteer Service MedalConstructed of aluminum, the exterior featuring hand hammered pebbling, the lid bearing a central monogram surrounded by inscriptions of ITALIA, LIBIA, EGITTO, and INDIA, the reverse bearing terrain reminiscent of North Africa surrounded by tanks, plans, and artillery, opening with a functional push button spring release to reveal a hollow interior retaining a cotton strap, unmarked, measuring 8 cm (w) x 11 cm (l), a unique example of functional