Sterling silver cigarette case that honors a WWII air crew of the 8th Air Force, 95th Bomb Group and 334th Bomb Squadron, engraved with the name of their B-17G Flying Fortress bomber, «To Hell or Glory», along with the Aerial Gunner Wings insignia, the owner’s name, «C.F. Stevens», and the inscription «Landed Dubendorf Switzerland 24th April 1944 8th U.S.A.A.F». The back of the case features a map of England, including Diss, where the missions began, as well as Europe and the mission targets: Duren, Frankfurt, Brunswick, Emden, Rouen, Schweinfurt, Regensburg, Calais, Augsburg, Berlin, Paris, Rostock, Dunkirk, St. Omar, Hamm, and Friedrichshafen. Inside, an engraved roll call crew list honors the crew members: Pilot F.J. Cunningham, Co-Pilot A.V. Bowden, Navigator Edward J. Bartlett, Bombardier Isidore Markowitz, Engineer Jessie V. Pace, Radio Operator Willard S. Cox, Ball Turret Gunner Cleo F. Stevens, Right Wing Gunner Herbert L. Cloutier, Left Wing Gunner Oscar F. Krummel, and Tail Gunner Gilbert C. Eagle.

The crew flew missions with the B-17 Flying Fortress bombers “To Hell or Glory” (42-38123), “Mirandy” (42-31992) and finally “Gen'ril Oop” (42-31993) - also on 24th April 1944 when the crew landed the bomber in Dubendorf after a mission over Friedrichshafen. Even before the crew reached Friedrichshafen, their aircraft was heavily damaged. After both engines 1 and 2 failed, the pilots had to leave the formation and head towards Switzerland. On September 8, 1945, the aircraft was flown back to Burtonwood.

Handmade metal cigarette case in the exact shape of a U.S. Jerry Can gas tank with all details engraved and a spring mechanism to open the case by pressing a small button on the front.

U.S. Jerry Cans were made of steel and painted green during the Second World War. A large «G» for Gasoline was embossed on the top of both sides. Below the two crossed lines, the letters «U.S.A.» were stamped into the steel. On the opposite side, the letters «Q.M.C.» for Quarter Master Corps were stamped into the metal. It is estimated that around 21 million Allied gas cans were produced. They were used in all theaters of war, and the role they played in the Allied victory was acknowledged by President Roosevelt in November 1944 when he declared: «Without these cans it would have been impossible for our armies to have fought their way through France at that speed».

Hand crafted aluminum cigarette case with various engravings: The soldier's name «MEEKER» on the top, the insignia of the 2nd Infantry Division of the US Army with the Indian head on the front and «PW» for prisoner of war and «Danzig» on the back.

Leather-wrapped cigarette case with Zippo, which was probably overlaid by hand in Africa.

Shanklin Company aluminum cigarette case from U.S. air force officer Edward R. Ford with his initials. Together with his dog tag and original Zippo.

Handmade wooden cigarette case with «Bougainville», «VMBS» and «235» engraved on the front.

VMSB stands for «Marine Scout Bombing Squadron» (V = heavier-than-air, M = Marine, S = Scout and B = Bombing). The Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 235 (VMFA-235) was a squadron of the United States Marine Corps, known as the «Death Angels» and equipped with the Douglas SBD Dauntless dive bomber. This squadron played a crucial role in providing close air support to ground troops, conducting bombing raids on enemy positions and performing reconnaissance missions. It was active in the Pacific Theater and participated in Operation Bougainville.

Handcrafted aluminum cigarette case with see-through ends, featuring airborne wings encased in plastic on the top. The front side is engraved with the soldier's name, «Ralph Prouty», alongside his unit, «4th A. D. G.» Below, there is a depiction of Australia with the inscription «US Air Corps in Australia» and the years of service, «42–43–44». The back side features an engraved scene of the sea, a beach, multiple palm trees, and the sun on the horizon.

Handmade teardrop-shaped cigarette case made from salvaged, lightweight aluminum of an airplane part with the owner's nickname “Tuggs Berland” and “Philippines 1945” engraved on one side. The top and bottom are made of plexiglass, each with a picture of his wife and child. Elmer E. Berland, “Tuggs”, started in the Rankin Aeronautical Academy Class 42-I in May 1942 and served in the 13th U.S. Air Force.

In 1945, the 13th U.S. Air Force played a significant role in supporting the U.S. military's efforts to liberate the Philippines. Based in the South Pacific, the 13th U.S. Air Force conducted air strikes and reconnaissance missions throughout the campaign. Its bomber groups, such as the 307th and 42nd Bombardment Groups, were involved in bombing raids that targeted Japanese positions, airfields, and supply lines.

Hand crafted aluminum cigarette case with see-through ends including airborne wings melted in plastic on the top. On the front side are the  American flag and the soldiers name «Mc Donald» engraved. Below a scene of «Nadzab» in «New Guinea» with a girl, an airplane and two crossed rifles in the background as well as 503 Para Inf with a parachute underneath.

On 14 February 1942, the U.S. 503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment was formedand the unit's first operation was an unopposed landing at Nadzab, in the Markham Valley, New Guinea, on 5 September 1943. Although the landings were unopposed, the troops were later attacked by enemy bombers from the air. The 503rd's deployment helped force the Japanese evacuation of a major military outpost at Lae. During their overland withdrawal, the third battalion of the 503rd had a major skirmish with the Japanese rear guard.

Hand crafted, braided cigarette case.

Hand crafted, braided cigarette case.

Hand crafted wooden cigarette case with custom decoration from Korea, using traditional artwork called «Nageon Chilgi», with black lacquer and mother-of-pearl inlays as decoration. «Najeon» means mother-of-pearl and «Chilgi» refers to lacquerware. The Abalone shell is first carved, then applied to the case. Layers of lacquer are then applied. The artist would then hand polish the entire surface revealing the Abalone shell underneath.

Bakelite cigarette case with various engravings: The insignia of the 36th Infantry Division, which belonged to the U.S. Seventh Army, and a scene with the cathedral, combined with the Ulm Sparrow, both landmarks of Ulm, and «Souvenir of ULM» next to it.

During World War II, the US forces involved in the capture of Ulm in Germany were primarily from the U.S. Seventh Army. One of the key units that was involved in the operations around Ulm in late April 1945 was the 36th Infantry Division, which was also part of the larger effort by the 7th Army to advance through southern Germany, crossing the Danube river and capturing key cities to weaken the remaining German resistance as the war in Europe drew to a close.

Bakelite cigarette case with various engravings: «516 M.P.», the insignia of the U.S. Seventh Army and a scene with a mountain and a sun and «Hohenstaufen» as well as «Germany» underneath.

The 516th Military Police Service Company is most commonly associated with the Third Army, but it is plausible that it had interactions or operational connections with the Seventh Army, especially in complex military operations. The 3rd and the 36th Infantry Division were part of the U.S. Seventh Army and were involved in operations in southern Germany, capturing numerous regions and towns. Hohenstaufen is a mountain in Germany, located in the Swabian Jura region, near the town of Göppingen. During World War II, it was part of the broader region in which U.S. forces operated during their advance into Germany.

Cigarette case with a two-piece plastic body. On one side with the shield of the International Military Tribunal of 1945 and on the other side with the insignia of «The Big Red One», the U.S. Army's 1st Infantry Division, which was deployed as a security unit.

Cigarette case with brown crackle finish with snap lid closure from PRESTO-PAK CO, San Francisco, CAL.