WW1 : Princess Mary Christmas 1914 Tin w/ Cardboard Insert (Att. Officer 1st D.L.I.)

The piece is in an GOOD, USED CONDITION- Embossed Graphic Design Relief is present and detailed.Insignia remains in a Good State and tin has been utilised. Appropriate Signs of Wear evident due to handling. Surface Toning may be evident, and dull sections present. Original cardboard insert is complete w/ inscription. Tin seals well when engaged. Item is Second-Hand. 

ITEM HAS BEEN SUBJECT TO HANDLING/ EXPOSURE TO VARIED ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS. 

NOTE : ITEM IS OVER 100 YEARS OLD & WILL DISPLAY SIGNS OF AGE-RELATED SURFACE WEAR. 

PIECE IS SECOND-HAND & HAS BEEN SUBJECT TO LONGTERM STORAGE CONDITIONS. 

SOLD AS IS - NO RETURNS 

FOR DISPLAY PURPOSES ONLY- NOT FOR USAGE 

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ORIGIN : British Empire ( Imperial Military Forces)

COMPOSITION : Metallic Alloy/ Pressed Paper

YEAR: 1914 , Christmas 

TYPE: HRH  Princess Mary , Christmas Chocolate & Comforts Tin. 

CONTENT:  1 x Pressed Paper / Cardboard Insert.

OWNER INSCRIPTION:  Lieutenant H.M. Garrett

REGIMENT: 1st Durban Light Infantry 

TOTAL:  1 x Pcs 

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An EXCELLENT example of a World War I, Princess Mary Christmas 1914 Tin w/ Insert attested to Lieutenant  in Durban Light Infantry. This piece appears to be in a VF state of preservation , with detailed Embossed Graphic Relief on  obverse. All insignia present. Evidence of handling/ age-related wear is visible on surface. Toning & residual verdigris may be noted - due to general age and environmental conditions. Tin opens and closes well, when engaged. Structural integrity is sound and tin is intact. 

This item has been personally inscribed & attested to a Lieutenant H.M. Garrett of the 1st Durban Light Infantry Regiment. 

A piece such as this, would have been issued to all Troops in Imperial Service, by commission of HRH Princess Mary - in order to provide comforts during the Christmas & New Year's Eve period of 1914-15. 

The ideal addition to any SA/ Commonwealth First World War Era  memorabilia collection or display- for the enthusiast seeking a unique period piece for their assortment. 

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