Original Imperial German WWI 1914 Iron Cross Stamped Steel Cigarette Box Category_Water Jacket Assembly We have also seen this

We have also seen this described as a "Merit Cross 4th Class

was installed with nuts and bolts through the riveted vent holes

• Maker’s code with marking “ET68” stamped on the interior of the shell found over the wearer’s left ear

which is still fully functional

Can also be found in the Library of Congress at this link

Original Imperial German WWI 1914 Iron Cross Stamped Steel Cigarette Box Category_Water Jacket Assembly We have also seen thisOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely Imperial German WWI cigarette box, made from embossed stamped steel, with a "vaulted" Iron Cross 1914 stamped into the lid design. There are also foliate motifs stamped into the lid and the sides of the box. The tin measures about 4 3 4" x 3 5 8" x 2" tall, and the hinge is fully functional. The exterior is in great shape, with some light wear to the finish. The interior is lined with wood grain