Italy, Kingdom. A Second World War Trench Art Commemorative Cigarette Case Archive obverse illustrating the port of

obverse illustrating the port of Naples with a flaming Mount Vesuvius in the background

Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal

eagle above and ribbon banner inscribed "CHINESE GUN CLUB" below

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

The cap is fully surrounded by a black wool cap band

Italy, Kingdom. A Second World War Trench Art Commemorative Cigarette Case Archive obverse illustrating the port ofConstructed 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