Italy, Kingdom. A Second World War Trench Art Commemorative Cigarette Case Archive in 1910 the 78th Pictou

in 1910 the 78th Pictou Regiment "Highlanders"

eagle above and ribbon banner inscribed "CHINESE GUN CLUB" below

Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal

8 mm (w) x 116 mm (h) brass buckle base

the reverse depicting a standing Roman warrior about to received a laurel crown from a flying figure of Victoria along with the word “Crimea” inscribed along the left side

Italy, Kingdom. A Second World War Trench Art Commemorative Cigarette Case Archive in 1910 the 78th PictouConstructed of aluminum, the exterior featuring hand hammered pebbling, the lid bearing a central monogram surrounded by inscriptions of ITALIA, LIBIA, EGITTO, and INDIA, the reverse bearing terrain reminiscent of North Africa surrounded by tanks, plans, and artillery, opening with a functional push button spring release to reveal a hollow interior retaining a cotton strap, unmarked, measuring 8 cm (w) x 11 cm (l), a unique example of functional