{"product_id":"wwi-imperial-germany-gott-mit-uns-hammered-metal-cigarette-case","title":"WWI Imperial Germany “GOTT MIT UNS” Hammered Metal Cigarette Case","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal period Imperial German patriotic cigarette case featuring a prominent \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Gott Mit Uns”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e medallion and Imperial crown. The German phrase translates to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“God With Us”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and is one of the best-known mottos associated with the Imperial German and Prussian military.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe case is constructed of a silver-colored metal with an attractive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehammered finish covering both the exterior and interior surfaces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The front features an applied circular medallion displaying the Imperial crown surrounded by a wreath and the “GOTT MIT UNS” inscription.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe case opens on a full-length side hinge and retains its interior woven retaining straps used to secure cigarettes. The clasp and hinge mechanism are also present. Construction details, extensive age patina, and overall appearance are consistent with an early 20th-century piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe case remains in good antique condition with honest wear from age and use. There is oxidation, darkening, staining, surface wear and scattered marks throughout, particularly on the interior. The original patina has been left intact and the piece has not been polished.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo maker or silver-content hallmark has been located, so we are conservatively describing the material simply as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emetal rather than sterling or coin silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This appears to have been a privately purchased patriotic\/personal item rather than an officially issued piece of military equipment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn excellent display piece for a collection of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWWI German militaria, Imperial German artifacts, soldier personal effects or early military tobacco items\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43373856751693,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/A4340FD2-DAF9-46AD-B3D3-5F83A4DB87A5.jpg?v=1786121056","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/wwi-imperial-germany-gott-mit-uns-hammered-metal-cigarette-case","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}