Maj. Gen John B Anderson Silverplate Cigarette Box
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Maj. Gen John B Anderson Silverplate Cigarette Box
This silver-plated desktop cigarette box was a gift to Major General John B. Anderson from the 86th Fighter Intercept Wing at the Ramstein Air Base in 1960.
Anderson was a highly decorated general in WWII who commanded the XVI Corps, and previously served in the first World War as a second lieutenant. The West Point graduate was not only decorated by the United States Military, but was also awarded Officer of the Legion of Honor in France, French Croix de guerre, Officer of the Dutch Order of Orange-Nassau, and Belgian Croix de guerre for his part in liberating Europe from Nazi Germany.
The box is in good condition, with some tarnish in the silver. The inside is lined with Spanish cedar.
Approximate size: 5" x 4" x 1.5"
Approximate weight: 0.5 lbs
This silver-plated desktop cigarette box was a gift to Major General John B. Anderson from the 86th Fighter Intercept Wing at the Ramstein Air Base in 1960.
Anderson was a highly decorated general in WWII who commanded the XVI Corps, and previously served in the first World War as a second lieutenant. The West Point graduate was not only decorated by the United States Military, but was also awarded Officer of the Legion of Honor in France, French Croix de guerre, Officer of the Dutch Order of Orange-Nassau, and Belgian Croix de guerre for his part in liberating Europe from Nazi Germany.
The box is in good condition, with some tarnish in the silver. The inside is lined with Spanish cedar.
Approximate size: 5" x 4" x 1.5"
Approximate weight: 0.5 lbs
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