Original U.S. WWII International Military Tribunal 1945 Plastic Cigarette Case Marked Nürnberg Germany with Empty Sweet Caporal Cigarette Box

Original Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely "Jonny Box" style cigarette case, made of what looks to be translucent "ivoroid" plastic. This design was intended for the standard 70mm unfiltered cigarettes of the time, and is most likely made of an early plastic material such as celluloid or possibly acrylic.

One side of the case has a maroon painted raised area which reads:

INTERNATIONAL
MILITARY TRIBUNAL
1945
NÜRNBERG
GERMANY

The other side is marked with the Nuremberg Greater Arms. Nürnberg became a city in 1219 and became one of the most important cities in present Bayern. The city uses two different arms; the greater arms with the eagle with a king's head and the lesser arms with the eagle and red bends. Both were adopted in 1936. The lesser arms are known as the real arms since 1240, where they are first mentioned. The arms showed a shield divided into six bends silver (=white) and red (or: five times divided per bend). The arms are probably derived from the arms of the first Viscounts of Nürnberg. During the centuries the number of bends changed regularly and were finally fixed in 1936.

The case measures approximately 3"H x 2 3/8"W x 1", and is in very good condition, especially considering the age. There is some cracking around the corners and the joint with the lid, as the older plastics become brittle with age. The lid still comes off easily. We do not know if this was a U.S. manufactured item, and we suspect these were made in Germany to cater to U.S. serviceman in the area.

There is an empty box of “Sweet Caporal” cigarettes inside for display.

Very interesting and ready to display!