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873 - Small items belonging to a Belgian soldier.
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Estimate €10 - €50
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Description
Small items belonging to a Belgian soldier. Small aluminium tins with bayonet lids. Three were manufactured by A. Fonson in Brussels, and therefore before 1914, and one by X. Buisset in Vilvoorde. Two bear service numbers and three are engraved in the ‘trench craft’ style. They could have held cigarettes, rolling tobacco or snuff, coffee or chicory. Signs of wear and patina. Small personal items belonging to Belgian soldiers. Small aluminium tins with bayonet-style lids. Three were made by A. Fonson in Brussels, therefore before 1914, and one by X. Buisset in Vilvoorde. Two bear service numbers and three feature trench-art engraving. They could have held cigarettes, rolling or snuff tobacco, coffee or chicory. Signs of wear and patina.
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About the sale Militaria: The Belgian Army through the Ages
Auction location
Auction time 11/15/2026 at 2:00 PM
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