Austria, Imperial. A First War Cigarette Case With Multiple Signatures Newly Listed the 52nd Battalion was formed

the 52nd Battalion was formed as the first complete overseas battalion from this region of Ontario and

under the direct command of Commodore (Submarines) Roger Keyes

disembarking in Adelaide

Seven Germans had been killed and seven taken prisoner

Austria, Imperial. A First War Cigarette Case With Multiple Signatures Newly Listed the 52nd Battalion was formedIn alpaca silver, a small cigarette case featuring multiple engraved signatures on the exterior lid, a bronze of an Austrian double headed eagle with red enamelled cross with the inscription OFFIZ KRIEGSFURS, the interior features an elasticized band on each side, marked ALPACA SILBER along the top interior edge, measures 80mm (w) x 95mm (h) x 15mm (d), weighs 69. 7 grams, lovely patina, light wear, remains in very fine condition.