Canada and the First World War

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German Cigarette Case
Quarter Master Sergeant Percival Shelton picked up this German cigarette case on Vimy Ridge on the first day of the battle, 9 April 1917. The raised iron cross represents German Iron Cross medal, an award for bravery.

Cigarette Case
CWM 19740111-002