Germany, Third Reich. A “Schwarzes Korps” (“Black Corps”) Dresden Tobacco Tin Archive 02mm(height)

02mm(height)

silver frame with attractive old patina and a blackened iron core (magnetic)

It was a beautiful day

1917 and served with the 5th Divisional Artillery Ammunition Column

few tiny chippings to enamels

Germany, Third Reich. A “Schwarzes Korps” (“Black Corps”) Dresden Tobacco Tin Archive 02mm(height)(Tabak Blechdose). Constructed of silvered magnetic metal, opening with a functional hinge, obverse lid depicts profile of Sturmabteilung Brownshirt over inscription Schwarzes Korps (Black Corps), along with company name Dreta Tabak of Dresden, and indicates the tin held 50 grams of tobacco, measuring 120 mm (w) x 77 mm (h) x 25 mm (h), in very fine condition.