Original British WW2 Hall-Marked Presentation Silver Cigarette Case with Inscription - Dated 1943 French Ordnance and most of the details

and most of the details in the wreath still present

and the crossguard is straight but still contoured on the side

and two German WWII marked feed strip chests including 24 total strips

Quality English pistols were prized all over the world so British makers started a thriving export trade supplying these markets at prices which meant a lower quality but took into account the tastes and means of the local population

five regimental Colours were laid up in a ceremony at St George's Hall

Original British WW2 Hall-Marked Presentation Silver Cigarette Case with Inscription - Dated 1943 French Ordnance and most of the detailsOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Just received and we'd all love to know the back story behind this item. It is a fine solid HALLMARKED STERLING SILVER Cigarette Case, apparently made, according to the date letter in 1941. The outside is monogrammed with the initials J. T. for John Thompson. It is marked H B R O S inside diamonds before "Anchor" "Lion" "R", the hallmark of Birmingham, England, in the year 1941. The case is heavy (0. 4lbs) and