German ww2 snuff box

[bluerinse]

Hi I have purchased this item today, brass and bakalite , there is an engraving on the base but it is worn so unreadable, there is still snuff inside, has anyone come across an item like this, if so would anyone have any info, many thanks in advance

[Chris Boonzaier]

Hi,

 

My gut feeling says post WW2, I dont think this is period.

[bluerinse]

Thanks , when you say post ww2 do you mean recent fake ? I am normally a bit weary of fakes, the ware is quite authentic as the engraving is almost worn away on the base, but I know that could have been done to deceive. Cheers 

[Chris Boonzaier]

Hi,

 

my feeling from the photos is a box that was made for XXX married to a badge that is either period, but from something else, or is a copy.

So the box could have been used for something else for 30-40-50 years, and recently gotten itself "Badged"....

[bluerinse]

thanks Chris , I think you are right having looked at it now with your comments I think it's a marriage , cheers