Germany, Weimar Republic. A Silver Cigarette Case To Major Von Wangenheim, Advisor To Chiang Kai-Shek Hold with two pieces of white

with two pieces of white tape on the underside in a T-formation

signed in black ink "For my son in law Squadron Leader E

measuring 55 mm x 30 mm

He received special training to serve as a stretcher bearer effective June 1941

Germany, Weimar Republic. A Silver Cigarette Case To Major Von Wangenheim, Advisor To Chiang Kai-Shek Hold with two pieces of white(Silbernes Zigarettenetui). A rare and well preserved cigarette case dedicated to Major von Wangenhein, an instructor of the Lehrbrigade, formed in 1929 as an instructional unit for the fledgling Chinese Army under Chiang Kai shek. Constructed of silver, the exterior features a raised and exceptionally well detailed dragon decorating both the front and back. Engraved onto the front is an inscription of NANKING, 1929, along with the names of a number