Souvenir silver cigarette case with RMS Ceramic badge Accession Number: REL25214

Description

Hinged silver plated cigarette case with locking latch. Soldered onto the lid of the case is a circular brass and enamel badge surmounted by a are the words 'R.M.S. CERAMIC'. Inscribed by the original owner on the silver beneath the badge is the following, 'WAY NATRUM/ GEIRGA/ ARMENTIERS/ POZIERES 1916'.

Contextual Description

Cigarette case sold as a souvenir from the troopship SS Ceramic. History of owner unknown.

Details

Accession Number
REL25214
Maker
Unknown
Classification
Heraldry
Object Type
Heraldry
Physical Description
Material: Silver, brass, enamel
Measurement
Overall
Date Made
1914-1918
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
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