Germany, Third Reich. A “Schwarzes Korps” (“Black Corps”) Dresden Tobacco Tin GTRexclude two-piece construction

two-piece construction

and burgundy for dress and ceremonial occasions

a Western Union Telegram (dated November 20

maker marked “G

gilt bronze numerals forming the number "10" affixed to the upper

Germany, Third Reich. A “Schwarzes Korps” (“Black Corps”) Dresden Tobacco Tin GTRexclude two-piece construction(Tabak Blechdose). Constructed of silvered magnetic metal, opening with a functional hinge, obverse lid depicts profile of Sturmabteilung Brownshirt over inscription Schwarzes Korps (Black Corps), along with company name Dreta Tabak of Dresden, and indicates the tin held 50 grams of tobacco, measuring 120 mm (w) x 77 mm (h) x 25 mm (h), in very fine condition.