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19 C RUSSIAN SILVER CIGARETTE CASE NAZI GERMANY

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Start price: $800

Estimated price: $1,000 - $1,300

Buyer's premium: 27%

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A very rare example of Russian Imperial silver cigarette case used by the German officers during the occupation of Kharkov to make a gift to Kurt Meyer (23 December 1910 – 23 December 1961) was an SS commander and war criminal of Nazi Germany. The German inscription reads: "In commemoration to the battle and victory in Kharkov. To my brave comrade Kurt Meyer from Sepp Dietrich LAH" The case features a gilt interior with Russian Imperial warrant hallmarks and date 1889. Weight: 5.3 oz., (150 g.)

Dimensions: 4 1/8 x 3 1/8 in., ( 10.5 x 8 cm.)