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GERMANY – CIGAR CASE – LEATHER – KAISERLICHE MARINE

SKU: 13-865

$125.00

German sailors were just as proud of their service to the Kaiser as were their army mates. Instead of the more commonly-seen veterans’ steins or pipes, this particular naval veteran opted to commemorate his service with a two-piece, leather, cigar case….

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GERMANY – CIGAR CASE – LEATHER – KAISERLICHE MARINE

German sailors were just as proud of their service to the Kaiser as were their army mates. Instead of the more commonly-seen veterans’ steins or pipes, this particular naval veteran opted to commemorate his service with a two-piece, leather, cigar case. The case measures 4″ x 5.” Embossed on the front is Kaiser Wilhelm II’s high-relief profile. He is identified as both Germany’s Kaiser and Prussia’s König. His likeness is very detailed. He is wearing a general’s überrock, complete with a neck order. Above and below his likeness we see the caption below.

“Zur Erinnerung an meine Dienstzeit (In remembrance of my service in the –)
bei der Kaiserlichen Marine
1903-1906”

No identification appears for the man or the ship on which he served.

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GERMANY – CIGAR CASE – LEATHER – KAISERLICHE MARINE

German sailors were just as proud of their service to the Kaiser as were their army mates. Instead of the more commonly-seen veterans’ steins or pipes, this particular naval veteran opted to commemorate his service with a two-piece, leather, cigar case. The case measures 4″ x 5.” Embossed on the front is Kaiser Wilhelm II’s high-relief profile. He is identified as both Germany’s Kaiser and Prussia’s König. His likeness is very detailed. He is wearing a general’s überrock, complete with a neck order. Above and below his likeness we see the caption below.

“Zur Erinnerung an meine Dienstzeit (In remembrance of my service in the –)
bei der Kaiserlichen Marine
1903-1906”

No identification appears for the man or the ship on which he served.

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