Italy, Kingdom. A Second World War Trench Art Commemorative Cigarette Case Archive eagle above and ribbon banner

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

obverse illustrating the port of Naples with a flaming Mount Vesuvius in the background

Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal

along with the detailed history of both the Allied nations and the Germans

Ribbon bar in a light blue nylon/cotton blend

Italy, Kingdom. A Second World War Trench Art Commemorative Cigarette Case Archive eagle above and ribbon bannerConstructed 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