Germany, Wehrmacht. A Commemorative Cigar Box, with Signed Correspondence, from Ferdinand Schörner to Hasso von Manteuffel visually-hidden initiative

initiative

measuring 58 mm (w) x 88 mm (h)

excellent enamel quality and condition

He was initially reported as "Missing" but was later confirmed to be a Prisoner of War in Germany

vertical needle style pin

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Commemorative Cigar Box, with Signed Correspondence, from Ferdinand Schörner to Hasso von Manteuffel visually-hidden initiative(Gedenk Zigarrenkiste mit Schriftverkehr). A superb commemorative cigar box, constructed of a silver frame finished with a faint gilt tinge, the lid featuring a hollow void with a transparent celluloid cover, overlaying a hand illustrated depiction of a Panzer III, the base similarly featuring a hollow void with a lacquered wooden insert, the front bearing an expertly engraved dedication of HERRN HASSO VON MANTEUFFEL GEN. D. PZ. TR. A. D. ZUM 70.