Original! 1914 Antique! shops World War I Princess Mary Tin. British Relic!

Product Name: Original! 1914 Antique! shops World War I Princess Mary Tin. British Relic!
Original! 1914 Antique! World War I Princess Mary Tin. British Relic! Relics of WWI. It was Princess Mary's express wish that 'every sailor afloat and every soldier at the front' should have the present. The gifts were devised in October 1914 and intended for distribution to all who were serving overseas or at sea, in time for Christmas 1914. Also, sent to soldiers in the trenches. Contents including packet of tobacco and packet of cigarettes, a portrait photograph of Princess Mary, Christmas cards from Princess Mary and King George and Queen Mary. May have also contained sweets or cigarettes. "Imperium Brittanicum" embossed on top of the front of tin. "France" embossed on left front of tin. "Russia" embossed on right front of tin. shops "Christmas 1914" embossed at the bottom of the front. Condition: patina consistent with age. Dents and pitting noted. Dimensions of Tin: 5 1/4” x 3 3/8” x 1” Categories: Militaria, War Memorabilia, British Military, World War I.