Functional object - Cigar Box, 1939-1945

Historical information

Else-Lore and her mother Else Oertel were German internees in Camp 3A from 1940-1945. This box was donated containing some smaller items that were donated. History unknown.

Physical description

Wooden cigar box. Picture of sunflower in vase & cigar box on table with lit cigar inside. Box around the picture is embossed / engraved with a pattern. Metal clasp. Metal hinges.

Inscriptions & markings

(Embossed on lid): Villiger Export|(Inside lid): Wenn Mund und Gaumen sich erlaben / muss die Nase auch was haben

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