Germany, Weimar Republic. A Silver Cigarette Case To Major Von Wangenheim, Advisor To Chiang Kai-Shek Hold measuring 44 mm x 24

measuring 44 mm x 24 mm

with two pieces of white tape on the underside in a T-formation

94 mm x 39

constructed of cardboard-reinforced dark green wool with an additional layer of brown wool

as the result of wounds incurred at La Bassee during the Battle of Festubert on May 23

Germany, Weimar Republic. A Silver Cigarette Case To Major Von Wangenheim, Advisor To Chiang Kai-Shek Hold measuring 44 mm x 24(Silbernes Zigarettenetui). A rare and well preserved cigarette case dedicated to Major von Wangenhein, an instructor of the Lehrbrigade, formed in 1929 as an instructional unit for the fledgling Chinese Army under Chiang Kai shek. Constructed of silver, the exterior features a raised and exceptionally well detailed dragon decorating both the front and back. Engraved onto the front is an inscription of NANKING, 1929, along with the names of a number