Germany. An Iron Cross 1939 Cigarette Case Auction Manitoba and in Calgary

Manitoba and in Calgary

A Miniature Italian 11th Army Cross -  Bronze gilt and black enamels

Footnote: 65088 Private Patrick George Samson was the son of Cecil Samson and of Margaret Samson (nee McCormack) of Gisborne

it was estimated that volunteers spent an average of ten hours a week fulfilling their Selective Service duties

award document for the Iron Cross 2ndClass 1939 (10 May 1943)

Germany. An Iron Cross 1939 Cigarette Case Auction Manitoba and in CalgaryA third reich period cigarette case; constructed of Alpacca, and marked as such; a pebbled design, with a miniature Iron Cross applied to the exterior of the case, etched KA on the top left corner of the exterior; functional spring catch with stud release; the interior missing its elastic bands; measuring 80 mm x 90 mm; in extremely fine condition.