Lot 9167
A silver cigarette case as a farewell gift for Oberst Rieser
Orders and Military Collectibles from 1919 onwards | A109r | Live auction | 1186 Lots
Description
Case with a ribbed exterior and an interior engraving reading (tr.) “August 1941 – January 1947 – Surveillance Squadron – The officers and NCOs to their commander, Colonel Rieser, on his appointment as Military and Air Attaché in London,” accompanied by signatures. The release catch bears the “925” fineness hallmark. Dimensions: 10 x 7.6 x 1.1 cm. Weight: 149 g. Hans Rieser was implicated in a corruption scandal involving the brokering of 100 British “Centurion” tanks, for which he received a commission of 50,000 marks.Condition: II Questions about the lot?