Original WWI Veteran Cigarette Case – 'Zur Erinnerung an den Feldzug 1914/15'

Period:First World WarType:Veteran souvenir cigarette caseMaterial:Rigid cardboard core with leather-look coveringInscription:Zur Erinnerung an den Feldzug 1914/15Marking:Fldr. gesch.(Field-made / protected design)Description:Original GermanFirst World War veteran cigarette case, produced as a commemorative item for soldiers who participated in the1914–1915 campaigns. The case features a rigidcardboard construction with a leather-look outer layer, typical for period-produced personal items.The front is attractively decorated with gilt lettering and a1914 Iron Crossmotif, bearing the inscription'Zur Erinnerung an den Feldzug 1914/15'('In remembrance of the campaign 1914/15').Such items were popular personal keepsakes, often carried or kept by veterans as lasting reminders of their wartime service.Historical Context:During the First World War, commemorative cigarette cases were widely produced in Germany using affordable materials such as pressed cardboard with imitation leather finishes. These items allowed returning soldiers to own a patriotic souvenir without the expense of solid metal or leather cases.Condition:Very good condition.– Structure remains firm and undamaged– Leather-look covering well preserved with only light age wear– Gilt lettering and Iron Cross motif remain clear and attractive– No cracks, repairs, or structural weaknessOverall awell-preserved and display-worthy example.