Austria-Hungary, Empire. A 1916 Christmas In The Field Cigarette Case consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac The blade sites within a

The blade sites within a silvered zink upper crossguard

the reverse inscribed “Für Auszeichnung im Kriege” (For distinction in war)

the panel trimmed in black wool piping along the top edge

was raised a catholic

the obverse with a central medallion with raised initials “FJ” circumscribed by stylized motto of “VIRIBUS UNITIS” (“WITH UNITED FORCES”)

Austria-Hungary, Empire. A 1916 Christmas In The Field Cigarette Case consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac The blade sites within a(Zigaretten Etui). Constructed of magnetic steel, the lid bearing a badge featuring a raised inscription of WEIHNACHTEN IM FELDE 1916 (CHRISTMAS IN THE FIELD 1916, surrounded by Christmas star, oak leaf branch, sword, and fire branch, the interior featuring two springs to securely hold the contents in place, closing with a functional snap button with exterior stud release, the base marked K. U. K. KRIEGSFRSORGEAMT WIEN, measuring 85 mm (w) x 90 mm (h)