Cigarette case - Box of cigarettes - .835 silver - Colonel L. De Zeeuw
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A rare .835 silver cigarette box from the Netherlands, dating to 1940–1950 with a cedarwood interior, engraved insignia of the Koninklijke Marechaussee, weighing 392 g and measuring 16.5 × 10 × 3.5 cm, presented in 1955 as a farewell gift to Colonel L. de Zeeuw.
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An extremely rare and historically significant silver cigar box (with a cedarwood interior).
This object was given in 1955 as an official farewell gift to one of the most important post-war figures within the Dutch gendarmerie: Colonel L. de Zeeuw, the later Brigadier General and the highest Commander of the entire Royal Marechaussee (1956-1959).
Historical engraving and emblem On the inside of the lid there is a beautiful, razor-sharp engraving in the cedarwood, inlaid with the official historical officers' emblem of the Royal Marechaussee (the exploding grenade with the burning flame and the crossed sabers).
Quality is good, 2 small pits in the lid.
Total weight 392 grams
The lot will be sent by registered mail.
An extremely rare and historically significant silver cigar box (with a cedarwood interior).
This object was given in 1955 as an official farewell gift to one of the most important post-war figures within the Dutch gendarmerie: Colonel L. de Zeeuw, the later Brigadier General and the highest Commander of the entire Royal Marechaussee (1956-1959).
Historical engraving and emblem On the inside of the lid there is a beautiful, razor-sharp engraving in the cedarwood, inlaid with the official historical officers' emblem of the Royal Marechaussee (the exploding grenade with the burning flame and the crossed sabers).
Quality is good, 2 small pits in the lid.
Total weight 392 grams
The lot will be sent by registered mail.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Gross weight
392 g
Silver type
.835 silver
Specific region of origin
Arnhem/Velp
Title additional information
Colonel L. De Zeeuw
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Netherlands
Material
Silver
Model
Box of cigarettes
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
3.5 cm
Width
16.5 cm
Depth
10 cm
Estimated period
1940-1950
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