WW2 German 6 piece 'Salem' cigarette pack

highly collectible original German Salem cigarette pack, produced by the well-known Yenidze cigarette factory in Dresden. This example commemorates '50 Jahre Salem', marking fifty years of the brand's existence. The pack is empty but retains its full printed tax band/seal and original colours.•Manufacturer: Yenidze / Dresden•Commemorative edition: 50 Jahre Salem•Type: Salem 'Rund O/M'•Complete with original printed 6-Pfennig tax seal, consistent with late 1930s to early 1940s production•Attractive red-green-gold colour scheme with embossed Salem branding•Crisp printing, clear edges, and only light age wear•A fine example of German pre-war consumer packagingHistorical ContextThe Yenidze factory was one of Germany's most iconic cigarette manufacturers during the early 20th century. Commemorative packs such as this one were produced in limited numbers and are today sought after by collectors of early tobacco packaging, Dresden memorabilia, and interwar commercial design.ConditionVery good for age: light edge wear, intact tax band, strong colours, and no major damage.PeriodPre-WW2 / early WW2 (circa late 1930s–early 1940s)