WWI Kgl. Waldorf Astoria Clio Cigarette Tin LAVIN PAID Marked Kaloderma F

Marked Kaloderma F

The parachute itself is a fairly standard personal chute but the lines come down to 4 attachment points rather than a single point

just see the war time photo taken of the pocket contents taken from a German POW

Neat vintage accessory

It also seems to have some even surface rust under the gray paint

WWI Kgl. Waldorf Astoria Clio Cigarette Tin LAVIN PAID Marked Kaloderma FOriginal WWI era or earlier Waldorf Astoria "Clio" cigarette tin. Marked Kgl. Hoflieferanten (kniglich Hoflieferanten or Royal Court Supplier) on the lid. Originally containing 20 gold tipped cigarettes. This is the German version of the tin the company also had a factory in Switzerland. Good condition with some minor wear.