Allied Control Commission Cigarette Case and Patch

Description:

Allied Control Commission Cigarette Case and Patch, c. 1945, a silver cigarette case engraved on the lid "AMERICA/US/ACC/MAGYARORSZAG," and inside the case "PAUL W. PACHUDA, JR./CLUB PENGO/BUDAPEST HUNGARY/1945-1946," with a "US ACC" embroidered patch.

Provenance: The collection of Nicholas A. Penachio.
Estimate $200-400

Silver case has some patination but in very good condition and the patch looks unissued.


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