WW2 2024 Army 1940s Officer Cigarette Case ~ FRENCH OCCUPATION ZONE In Germany : Map & Cross of Lorraine ~ Dated 1945 ~ Rare Military Memorabilia

In the aftermath of the Second World War, Winston Churchill, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Joseph Stalin met at the Yalta Conference to discuss Germany's post-war occupation, which included among other things coming to a final determination of the inter-zonal borders
Originally, there were to be only three zones, with the French excluded.
French General Charles de Gaulle, who by this point was the leader of the Provisional Government of the French Republic, was not invited to Yalta.
Deeply offended by this snub, the French leader nevertheless worked tirelessly to restore his nation's honour in the aftermath of the German occupation.
Key to this was ensuring a French occupation of substantial German territories – in de Gaulle's view, only a French occupation of Germany could restore the honour of France.
He therefore vehemently demanded that a zone be allocated for French occupation
For obvious practical and logistical reasons, it was soon agreed that the French would occupy those regions of Germany bordering their own country.
French Forces in Germany took possession of the area on July 26, 1945.

Reference Number : FO

Period : Authentic Original Vintage : from the 1940s

Style : Officer Cigarette Case

Note : Perfect for Collectors , Reenactors , Movie/Theater productions

Maker : From a French Estate : Made in France

Colour : Gold Brass with Red / Blue / White / Green Enamel

Material : Metal

Details : French Occupation Zone in Germany Map + Cross of Lorraine Resistance Symbol - Dated 1945 - " Y & S " Hand Engraved Monogram - The photo was found inside the case 2024 - Rare WW2 Collectible

Pre-Owned Condition : Used Condition : Exterior shows some wear ( see photos ) - The Interior is in Very Good Condition - Sturdy closure closing properly

Dimensions : 4.3/4 x 3.1/2 x 0.35 inches