Imperial Austrian Cigarette Case With Dedication Auction Archive rises clear of the water

rises clear of the water (an image contradicting eyewitness accounts which stated that the ship went down bow first

being dignosed with myopia (nearsightedness) and ametrophia (a condition characterized by an optic defect involving an error of refraction)

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1926 and performed a singular service or act of gallantry

Imperial Austrian Cigarette Case With Dedication Auction Archive rises clear of the waterImperial Austrian Cigarette case with Dedication Silver cigarette case, hallmarked with Imperial silver hallmarks (800 fine), engraved with Imperial Cypher of Franz Joseph on obverse, and engraved dedication on the inside, dated 1910; case measures approximately 83 x83mm, weighs 123 grams, exhibiting moderate use, in fine condition.