Austria, Imperial. A Commemorative Cigarette Case, C.1916 certificate_of_authenticity Coolin's previous militia service had

Coolin's previous militia service had been revealed and he found himself on Canada's west coast

constructed of zink and aluminum

Medal for the 250th Year Anniversary of Leningrad (in brass

Shook was born Corbelton Ontario in 1881 and was working as a Machinest prior to enlsiting in the CEF in June 1916

Footnote: While historical evidence demonstrates that Waffen-SS Smoke/Chemical Troops used Bordeaux red Waffenfarbe

Austria, Imperial. A Commemorative Cigarette Case, C.1916 certificate_of_authenticity Coolin's previous militia service hadIn blackened magnetic medal, a cigarette case with a raised central iconography presenting the inscription 3. WEIHNACHTEN IM FELDE 1916 (Christmas in the Field) with a sword, starburst, and two branches, the corner of the lid is engraved K. u. K KRIEGSFURSORGEAMT WIEN (Imperial and Royal Warfare Agency Vienna), the case measures 100mm (w) x 70mm (h) x 23mm (d), very dark patina, lid hinge functional, remains in very fine condition.