Russia, Imperial. An Exquisite Gold Cigarette Case with Diamonds, c.1880 Auction Archive Between June and July of

Between June and July of 1868

Those issued to Officer’s like in this case are rare

A drafting specialist’s examination certificate

he was transferred to the 23rd Infantry Battalion "Montreal Battalion" as a Sergeant on October 25

Both his parents were born in Turkey: his father in the Rhodes Islands

Russia, Imperial. An Exquisite Gold Cigarette Case with Diamonds, c.1880 Auction Archive Between June and July ofOf the highest quality, in 14K gold cigarette case, affixed with a double headed imperial eagle in the top left corner of the front of the case, imperial eagle fitted with genuine all cut diamonds. The button to open the case is a genuine sapphire surrounded by a gold ring. Interior with two gold loops on each side for a string or elastic to hold cigarettes in place, and inscribed with No. 484. Interior stamped with the Russian gold mark, and makers